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In this Nov. 15, 2019, file photo U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, then commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew during an all-hands call on the ship's flight deck while conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh/U.S Navy via AP, File)

Former Navy secretary stands by sacking of carrier commander over COVID-19

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 3, 2019, photo, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly testifies during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee about ongoing reports of substandard housing conditions in Washington, on Capitol Hill. Modly says the captain of the COVID-stricken aircraft carrier who was fired last week had betrayed his service and may have been “too naive or too stupid” to be commanding officer of the ship. Officials are confirming that Modly made the comments Sunday, April 5, 2020, to the ship's crew in Guam. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Adam Smith demands Thomas Modly’s removal after Navy secretary fired Brett Crozier

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly speaks across the brow with leadership of Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mercy deployed in support of the nation's COVID-19 response efforts, and will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Natalie Byers/U.S. Navy via AP) ** FILE **

Thomas Modly resigns as acting Navy secretary in wake of Capt. Brett Crozier firing

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

ACIFIC OCEAN (April 28, 2019) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the “Vikings” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 118 taxis onto a catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo)

Thomas Modly, acting Navy secretary, stands by calling fired carrier Capt. Brett Crozier ‘stupid’

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, U.S.Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew during an all hands call on the ship's flight deck while conducting routine training in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet visited the leadership of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Guam, where the aircraft carrier is being cleaned after an outbreak of COVID-19 among its crew. The ship’s commander, Capt. Crozier, was fired for going outside of the chain of command in asking for help for the outbreak, in a decision now under review. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier via AP)

Navy leader calls fired carrier captain ‘naive’ or ‘stupid’

By Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns - Associated Press

In this Nov. 15, 2019, photo U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Crozier, then commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew during an all-hands call on the ship's flight deck while conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. defense leaders are backing the Navy's decision to fire the ship captain who sought help for his coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier, even as videos showed his sailors cheering him as he walked off the vessel. Videos went viral on social media Friday, April 3, 2020, showing hundreds of sailors gathered on the ship chanting and applauding Navy Capt. Brett Crozier as he walked down the ramp, turned, saluted, waved and got into a waiting car. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh via AP) **FILE**

Donald Trump ‘to get involved’ in Thomas Modly-Capt. Brett Crozier dispute

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this April 13, 2018, photo the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier is anchored off Manila Bay west of Manila, Philippines. The captain of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore, which would take the warship out of duty in an effort to save lives. The ship is docked in Guam (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) **FILE**

Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship

By LOLITA C. BALDOR and ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2018) Lt. Adam Hall signals for an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22 to launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy photo)

Brett Crozier, USS Theodore Roosevelt captain, to be removed by Navy: Report

By Mike Glenn and Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

In this April 13, 2018, photo the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier is anchored off Manila Bay west of Manila, Philippines. The captain of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore, which would take the warship out of duty in an effort to save lives. The ship is docked in Guam (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) **FILE**

Navy Secretary: Captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt won’t face retaliation because of coronavirus memo

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

In this April 13, 2018, photo the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier is anchored off Manila Bay west of Manila, Philippines. The captain of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus is asking for permission to isolate the bulk of his roughly 5,000 crew members on shore, which would take the warship out of duty in an effort to save lives. The ship is docked in Guam (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) **FILE**

Nearly 3,000 sailors to leave carrier amid virus outbreak

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press