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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

NPR  

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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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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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

NPR  

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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