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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."
SECNAV: Roosevelt skipper either ‘too naïve or too stupid’ to command aircraft carrier
Modly said Crozier sent the letter either on purpose, or because he was "too naïve or too stupid to be a commanding officer of a ship like this."
In speaking truth to power, Captain Crozier made us proud
The aircraft carrier commander will likely never be promoted to rear admiral because he put the welfare of his sailors above his career.
By Lawrence J. Korb
Fired Theodore Roosevelt skipper tests positive for COVID-19
The commander began exhibiting symptoms before he was removed from the warship on Thursday, two of his classmates told the New York Times.
Defense Secretary insists Trump didn’t order firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander
Secretary Mark Esper called the dismissal reasonable but said a full investigation is underway.
Dispatch from Rome: Former Theodore Roosevelt skipper should be praised, not pilloried
I was twice fired by the United Nations from senior supervisory positions: Both times for insisting that there are occasions when my first loyalty is to staff and mission ahead of allegiance to superiors.
By Robert Bruce Adolph
Theodore Roosevelt captain followed in footsteps of ship’s namesake by writing bombshell letter
The aircraft carrier’s namesake was once entangled in a similar conundrum.
Biden blasts firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander as Trump dismisses criticism
The former vice president said the move was one of poor judgement by military leadership.
Navy fires Theodore Roosevelt skipper following leaked letter pleading for COVID-19 assistance
"He did not take care, and what that did is it created panic on the ship."
By Jon Simkins