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Brett Crozier, ‘maverick’ fired as carrier CO, wouldn’t change a thing
The former CO of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, fired for his efforts to help his sailors, regrets nothing: "I did it out of love for my crew."
Capt. Crozier won’t be reinstated as the commander of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt
The decision came after a deeper probe into how Crozier handled a highly publicized COVID-19 outbreak on the ship.
Carrier Theodore Roosevelt is back operating in the Pacific after being sidelined by virus
Ten long weeks after a massive coronavirus outbreak sidelined one of the Navy’s signature warships, the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt has returned to sea and is conducting military operations in the Pacific region.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy admiral submits results of probe on virus-infected aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt
The Navy's top admiral on Wednesday received the results of an internal investigation into the spread of the coronavirus aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the firing of the aircraft carrier's skipper in April.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Carrier Theodore Roosevelt, sidelined in Guam by coronavirus, heads back to sea this week
The USS Theodore Roosevelt will return to sea later this week, nearly two months after the ship was sidelined in Guam with a rapidly growing coronavirus outbreak, U.S. officials said as the crew finished final preparations to depart.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Fired Theodore Roosevelt commander Brett Crozier reassigned to San Diego
Capt. Brett Crozier arrived at Naval Air Forces Monday night, officials confirmed.
Acting SECNAV orders reinvestigation of carrier Roosevelt COVID-19 outbreak
"I have unanswered questions that the preliminary inquiry has identified and that can only be answered by a deeper review.”
By Diana Stancy
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By Jon Simkins
20 percent of Theodore Roosevelt crew test positive for COVID-19
Just one sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier is currently receiving treatment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
By Jon Simkins
Navy’s top brass reportedly want fired Theodore Roosevelt CO restored to command
Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper has requested more time to review recommendations
By Jon Simkins
The Navy isn’t ready to stop killing its sailors yet
The Navy can either view the actions of Capt. Crozier as a shining light or it can keep going on its current path, says the author of this commentary.
By Patrick Dionne