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Navy Seeks 'Deeper Review' In Probe Of Pandemic-Struck Warship Captain's Firing
4 years, 8 months ago

Navy Seeks 'Deeper Review' In Probe Of Pandemic-Struck Warship Captain's Firing

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Navy Seeks 'Deeper Review' In Probe Of Pandemic-Struck Warship Captain's Firing Enlarge this image toggle caption Nguyen Huy Kham/Reuters Nguyen Huy Kham/Reuters A new delay emerged Wednesday for an expected decision by U.S. Navy leaders on the possible reinstatement of Capt. Acting Navy Secretary James McPherson says that after reviewing a "preliminary inquiry" into developments related to the sickened warship …

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Navy Recommends Reinstating Ousted Captain Of USS Roosevelt
4 years, 8 months ago

Navy Recommends Reinstating Ousted Captain Of USS Roosevelt

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Navy Recommends Reinstating Ousted Captain Of USS Roosevelt Enlarge this image toggle caption Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas/U.S. Sailor Dies In Guam Of Coronavirus-Related Complications Listen · 3:54 3:54 Adm. Michael Gilday, the Navy's top officer, is reported by The Associated Press to have met with Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley on Tuesday and with Defense Secretary Mark Esper …

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Exclusive: Navy commander says virus-struck aircraft carrier crew ‘struggling’ after captain’s firing
4 years, 9 months ago

Exclusive: Navy commander says virus-struck aircraft carrier crew ‘struggling’ after captain’s firing

CNN  

Washington CNN — The top Navy admiral overseeing the virus-stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt tells CNN in an exclusive interview that he found some sailors “struggling” and “upset” after their commanding officer was relieved of duty by the ousted acting navy secretary who was forced to resign over the matter. Stress and anger Merz was visiting after acting Navy …

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Ousted Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's trip to USS Roosevelt in Guam cost more than $243,000
4 years, 9 months ago

Ousted Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's trip to USS Roosevelt in Guam cost more than $243,000

Daily Mail  

Former Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's disastrous trip to address sailors aboard the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt in Guam reportedly cost taxpayers more than $243,000. Modly flew to Guam over the weekend to speak to the crew of the aircraft carrier following the firing of its commander, Captain Brett Crozier, who was removed after a letter he wrote to Navy …

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Former acting Navy secretary’s trip to Guam, which led to his resignation, cost almost a quarter of a million dollars
4 years, 9 months ago

Former acting Navy secretary’s trip to Guam, which led to his resignation, cost almost a quarter of a million dollars

CNN  

CNN — The recently resigned acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly’s Monday trip to Guam where he addressed the crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and slammed their former commander, cost the Defense Department an estimated $243,000, according to a Navy official. The memo leaked, prompting Modly to remove Crozier from command and fly to Guam to address the ship in …

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Navy boss resigns amid uproar over firing of ship captain
4 years, 9 months ago

Navy boss resigns amid uproar over firing of ship captain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, bringing to a climax an extraordinary drama that he advanced by delivering a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt. In announcing the resignation, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Modly quit on his own accord, “putting the Navy and the sailors above self,” …

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US Navy Secretary apologises for calling ex-captain of coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier 'stupid'
4 years, 9 months ago

US Navy Secretary apologises for calling ex-captain of coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier 'stupid'

ABC  

The Acting US Navy Secretary has apologised to the former captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who was removed after he demanded urgent action to halt the spread of the disease on board. Key points: Captain Brett Crozier was removed over a leaked letter calling for urgent help to stop coronavirus spreading The Navy's top civilian apologises for telling crew …

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Modly Resigns As Acting Navy Chief After Firing Warship Skipper And Calling Him Stupid
4 years, 9 months ago

Modly Resigns As Acting Navy Chief After Firing Warship Skipper And Calling Him Stupid

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Modly Resigns As Acting Navy Chief After Firing Warship Skipper And Calling Him Stupid Enlarge this image toggle caption Joshua Roberts/Reuters Joshua Roberts/Reuters Updated at 6:55 p.m. News of Modly's departure after just five months at the helm of the Navy came at the same hour that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanded his resignation or removal, saying he had …

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Thomas Modly resigns after calling ousted aircraft carrier captain ‘stupid’
4 years, 9 months ago

Thomas Modly resigns after calling ousted aircraft carrier captain ‘stupid’

CNN  

Washington CNN — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned on Tuesday, a day after leaked audio revealed he called the ousted commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt “stupid” in an address to the ship’s crew. The audio of that address was leaked to media outlets and the uproar over Modly’s remarks – calling Crozier “too naive or too stupid” to …

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Acting Navy Secretary Lashes Out On Virus-Plagued Ship At Commander He Fired
4 years, 9 months ago

Acting Navy Secretary Lashes Out On Virus-Plagued Ship At Commander He Fired

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Acting Navy Secretary Lashes Out On Virus-Plagued Ship At Commander He Fired Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 9:03 p.m. Brett Crozier as commander of the coronavirus-sickened nuclear aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly boarded the warship docked in Guam and delivered a stinging, profanity-laced …

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Thomas Modly transcript on Capt. Brett Crozier to USS Theodore Roosevelt
4 years, 9 months ago

Thomas Modly transcript on Capt. Brett Crozier to USS Theodore Roosevelt

CNN  

CNN — Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly blasted the now-ousted commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Capt. Read the full transcript of Modly’s address to the crew, obtained by CNN: I’ve been wanting to come out to the ship since we first found out you had COVID cases on here. They think of all the people in the …

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Mark Esper defends removing USS Theodore Roosevelt commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Mark Esper defends removing USS Theodore Roosevelt commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus

CNN  

Washington CNN — Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Sunday defended the recent removal of the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who warned that action was needed to save the lives of his crew from an outbreak of coronavirus, saying the move is an example of how “we hold leaders accountable for their actions.” “I think acting Secretary Modly made …

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Brett Crozier: Ex-Navy commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus outbreak on ship tests positive for virus
4 years, 9 months ago

Brett Crozier: Ex-Navy commander who sounded alarm over coronavirus outbreak on ship tests positive for virus

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Navy captain removed from command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week after warning that action was needed to save the lives of his crew from a coronavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, according to The New York Times on Sunday. Crozier was relieved of his command last week by acting US Navy Secretary …

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Sacked US Navy captain Brett Crozier cheered by USS Theodore Roosevelt crew after acting to save them from coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Sacked US Navy captain Brett Crozier cheered by USS Theodore Roosevelt crew after acting to save them from coronavirus

ABC  

More than 120,000 people have signed a petition calling on the US Navy to reinstate the captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, after video emerged of his crew showering him with applause following his sacking. Key points: Captain Brett Crozier was stood down after writing to the Navy demanding action to halt the spread of coronavirus aboard A petition asking …

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US Navy fires captain who sought help for coronavirus-stricken ship
4 years, 9 months ago

US Navy fires captain who sought help for coronavirus-stricken ship

ABC  

The US Navy has fired the captain of an aircraft carrier who faced a growing outbreak of the new coronavirus on his ship, saying he created a panic by sending his memo pleading for help to too many people. Key points: Captain Crozier will be removed from his post, but will keep his rank and remain in the Navy He …

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USS Roosevelt Commander Removed After Criticizing Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

USS Roosevelt Commander Removed After Criticizing Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak

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USS Roosevelt Commander Removed After Criticizing Handling Of Coronavirus Outbreak toggle caption U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy captain who wrote an anguished and widely publicized letter this week to his superiors about a coronavirus outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, which he commanded, has now been relieved of that command. Modly charged that by having "widely distributed" a …

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USS Roosevelt: Commander of aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus removed for ‘poor judgment’ after sounding alarm
4 years, 9 months ago

USS Roosevelt: Commander of aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus removed for ‘poor judgment’ after sounding alarm

CNN  

Washington CNN — The commander of a US aircraft carrier that has been hit by a major outbreak of coronavirus has been relieved of command for showing “poor judgment” days after writing a memo warning Navy leadership that decisive action was needed to save the lives of the ship’s crew, acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly announced on Thursday. …

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Navy to move almost 3,000 sailors off coronavirus-stricken carrier Theodore Roosevelt
4 years, 9 months ago

Navy to move almost 3,000 sailors off coronavirus-stricken carrier Theodore Roosevelt

LA Times  

The U.S. aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt travels through San Diego Bay in January. Nearly 1,000 sailors have moved off the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and almost 2,000 more will be off by Friday as the ship battles a COVID-19 outbreak in Guam, Navy leaders said Wednesday. the ship’s safety.” Modly said he does not believe that just 10% of the …

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