News Brett Crozier, Captain of aircraft carrier fired

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Captain Brett Crozier was "relieved of command" of the USS Theodore Roosevelt due to his actions regarding a coronavirus outbreak on the ship, which included leaking a letter requesting assistance. While he remains in the Navy, his career advancement prospects are severely diminished. The discussion highlights the tension between military protocol and the need for transparency in crisis situations, with some viewing Crozier's actions as whistleblowing while others criticize his decision to go outside the chain of command. Concerns were raised about the panic among the crew and the implications of Crozier's public communication. Ultimately, the situation reflects broader issues within military hierarchy and accountability during emergencies.
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They realized they forgot their masks and couldn't social distance correctly. No choice but to pull the handles and hope the parachutes didn't come too close... o0)
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Just yesterday the TR had two aviators eject from their F/A-18.
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Why?

Oh, I'm sure they had their reasons. :wink:

Seriously, they won't announce why until there's been an investigation, if ever. But this is not something that's done lightly.
 

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