USS Theodore Roosevelt commanding officer relieved of duty over coronavirus letter leak, Navy says
The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, now docked in Guam, was relieved of duty "at my direction," Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Thursday.
The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, now docked in Guam, was relieved of duty "at my direction," Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Thursday.
Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, the carrier’s commander, was sacked after being accused of leaking a letter to the media, "outside the chain of command," pleading for help after more than 100 sailors aboard the vessel tested positive for the coronavirus, with nearly 100 more believed to be infected.
"This decision is not one of retribution," Modly said, adding, "I did not come to this decision lightly.
"I have no doubt in my mind Crozier did what he thought was in the best interest [of] the safety and well-being of his crew,” Modly continued. Unfortunately, he did the opposite." Click here for more.
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