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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kent davidge said:
I was reading this news
https://www.thedailybeast.com/navy-...ore-roosevelt-who-begged-for-coronavirus-help

As I'm far from good when it comes to understand english terms... what do they mean by fired? Does it mean just that he is no longer the ship captain or was he fired from the navy?

This one
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.co...ired-over-leak-of-letter-asking-navy-for-help

mentions 'relieved of command', so I'm inclined to think he's still with the navy (?)
If someone is removed from military service, we use 'discharged', rather than 'fired'. In the case of a commissioned officer, his commission could be revoked, but that would be unusual. It might impair the President's authority to recall him to service.
 
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kent davidge said:
I was reading this news
https://www.thedailybeast.com/navy-...ore-roosevelt-who-begged-for-coronavirus-help

As I'm far from good when it comes to understand english terms... what do they mean by fired? Does it mean just that he is no longer the ship captain or was he fired from the navy?

This one
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.co...ired-over-leak-of-letter-asking-navy-for-help

mentions 'relieved of command', so I'm inclined to think he's still with the navy (?)
Yes,media beat up! Most likely just demoted or shifted sideways to a nice quiet office job
 
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LT Judd said:
Yes,media beat up! Most likely just demoted or shifted sideways to a nice quiet office job
You must not be keeping up with the news. The Navy has recommended reinstating him to his position.
 
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Just yesterday the TR had two aviators eject from their F/A-18.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Just yesterday the TR had two aviators eject from their F/A-18.
Why? Do you have a link?
 
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phinds said:
Why? Do you have a link?

Glad they are safe.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.co...nge-home-port-from-san-diego-after-deployment
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Huh. Not a clue why they had to eject or where the plane went (into the drink, one assumes).
 
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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.
phinds said:
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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