Navy sailor who was jailed in Venezuela took stage at GOP convention, in unusual military presence at political event

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An active-duty Navy sailor, Wilbert Joseph Castañeda, appeared on stage at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention.
Castañeda was previously imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly a year before being freed in a prisoner exchange negotiated by the Trump administration.
His appearance on stage, holding a sign, potentially violates Defense Department rules prohibiting active-duty service members from participating in partisan political rallies and conventions.
While service members may attend as spectators if not in uniform, participation on stage is generally not permitted.
Castañeda is no longer a Navy SEAL, having been previously stripped of his Trident for poor performance and reportedly suffering a reduction in rank.

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