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Capt. Brett Crozier, Punished by Navy for Coronavirus Letter, Gets Hero’s Sendoff From Sailors

Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt after he raised the alarm about a coronavirus outbreak.

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U.S. Navy via Reuters

By Tracy Connor

Capt. Brett Crozier, who was removed as commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt after his warning letter about a coronavirus outbreak was leaked, was given a hero’s sendoff by his sailors. Hundreds gathered to cheer and chant “Captain Crozier!” as the officer saluted, waved to the crowd and walked alone down the gangway to a waiting car. Crozier’s letter to Navy leaders warned the outbreak that had infected 100 sailors could spin out of control. The Navy said it was punishing him because it had lost confidence in his ability to command and because he didn’t go through the proper channels to raise the alarm.

Read it at Stars and Stripes

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