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Old 2nd Apr 2020, 21:38
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ORAC
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It is but mere speculation on my part but think it is likely that someones career may hit the buffers because in the eyes of some he did not follow chain of command and his letter was published in the press. Hopefully it is not the case.


The Navy is expected to announce it has relieved the captain who sounded the alarm about an outbreak of COVID-19 aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, according to two U.S. officials. Capt. Brett Crozier, who commands the Roosevelt, an aircraft carrier with a crew of nearly 5,000, will be relieved of his command, but keep his rank and remain in the Navy.......

The move is expected to be announced in a briefing by Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly Thursday evening. The official reason for Crozier's relief of duty is a loss of trust and confidence, according to the officials who spoke to NBC News.....
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