Captain of U.S. Carrier Relieved of Command After Virus Memo
- Navy ‘lost confidence’ in captain’s command of ship: Modly
- About 144 sailors on the 4,800-person carrier have virus
The USS Theodore Roosevelt
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The captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt was relieved of command after writing a memo pleading for assistance in addressing the coronavirus outbreak on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is sidelined in Guam.
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly announced the decision Thursday at the Pentagon, criticizing the way Captain Brett Crozier expressed his concerns and saying the officer let the stress of the outbreak, which has affected more than 100 crew members, “overwhelm his ability to act professionally.”