Covid-19 cases in the U.S. Military

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Aircraft carrier captain begs Navy to contain on-board coronavirus outbreak
By Andrew Denney

March 31, 2020 |
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Navy Capt. Brett Crozier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

The captain of a US nuclear aircraft carrier where more than 100 sailors have tested positive for coronavirus issued a rare SOS to Navy brass — asking to quarantine his entire crew to contain the spread of the disease, according to a report.

Navy Capt. Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt — which is docked off the coast of Guam — sent a four-page letter to officials Monday asking for “quarantine rooms” on shore for his crew of more than 4,000, the San Francisco Chronicle first reported.

“This will require a political solution but it is the right thing to do,” Crozier wrote. “We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset — our Sailors.”

Crozier said only a small portion of his crew has been taken off board as confirmed cases started popping up.

Most remain on board and in tight quarters — and attempts to socially distance and step up cleaning schedules are not slowing the spread of the virus, the captain’s letter states.

“Due to a warship’s inherent limitations of space, we are not doing this,” Crozier wrote. “The spread of the disease is ongoing and accelerating.”

Crozier proposed to keep 10 percent of his crew on board the Teddy Roosevelt to mind the nuclear power plant, maintain operations and mount a response to an emergency.

Last week, Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly announced that three sailors aboard the vessel had tested positive for the bug, marking the first confirmed cases among at-sea Navy personnel.

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The aircraft carrier USS Theodore RooseveltU.S. Navy
A senior crew member aboard the Teddy Roosevelt told the Chronicle that since then, the number had grown to more than 150 sailors.

In a statement to the New York Times, a Navy official acknowledged that Pacific fleet leadership had received Crozier’s letter.

“Navy leadership is moving quickly to take all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt, and is pursuing options to address the concerns raised by the commanding officer,” the statement reads.

Lawrence Korb, a retired Navy captain and a former assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration, told the Chronicle that it is “very unusual” for a ship’s captain to issue a letter like Crozier’s — as they are typically on the career track to becoming admiral.

“It shows that this is a person who is putting the welfare of his sailors ahead of his career,” Korb said.

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[O.T.I.S.]

Yeah we know... sucks for them

its the Teddy Roosevelt stuck in Guam. Don’t know if there’s a strike group with it though. People thought the cruise ships were bad... this shyt got 5k military personnel literally sleeping on top of each other... not enough space for 6 ft social distancing even on that giant ass ship

 

[SoSoSlick]

Man I was on a carrier and had a case of food poisoning go thru the ship and that was chaos.
Can only begin to imagine what these sailors are going thru with this BS.

Prayers up.

 

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Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public

Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew Jan. 17, 2020. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Williams)
2 Apr 2020

Twenty-four hours after the Navy's top leaders said they need commanding officers to be candid about problems, the captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.

Capt. Brett Crozier, who commanded the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, was removed from his job after a letter he wrote about the situation on his ship was sent to people outside his chain of command, Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said.

"The responsibility for this decision rests with me," Modly said. "I expect no congratulations for it and it gives me no pleasure in making it. Captain Crozier is an honorable man who, despite this uncharacteristic lapse of judgment, has dedicated himself throughout a lifetime of incredible service to our nation, and he should be proud of that."

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said he supported Modly's decision.

Related: 'Sailors Do Not Need to Die': Carrier Captain Pleads for Help as Virus Cases Surge

The pair discussed Crozier's letter at length with reporters Wednesday and said, while disappointed it leaked to the press, that it was not inappropriate for the captain to raise concerns about the situation on his ship with his chain of command.

"I don't know who leaked the letter to the media -- that would be something that would violate the principles of good order if he were responsible for that, but I don't know that," Modly said Wednesday.

On Thursday, Modly said he still didn't know whether Crozier leaked the letter to his hometown newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle.

But sending it to anyone outside the chain of command, "who had been moving and adjusting as rapidly as possible to get him the help he needed," undermined the process, Modly said.

"For these reasons, I lost confidence in his ability to continue to lead that worship as it fights through this virus to get the crew healthy," he added.

 

[Unknown Poster]

We need a global ceasefire. Like get the troops everywhere home until we get this coronavirus shyt under control.

 

[Marc Spector]

Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public

Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), addresses the crew Jan. 17, 2020. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alexander Williams)
2 Apr 2020

Twenty-four hours after the Navy's top leaders said they need commanding officers to be candid about problems, the captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.

Capt. Brett Crozier, who commanded the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, was removed from his job after a letter he wrote about the situation on his ship was sent to people outside his chain of command, Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said.

"The responsibility for this decision rests with me," Modly said. "I expect no congratulations for it and it gives me no pleasure in making it. Captain Crozier is an honorable man who, despite this uncharacteristic lapse of judgment, has dedicated himself throughout a lifetime of incredible service to our nation, and he should be proud of that."

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said he supported Modly's decision.

Related: 'Sailors Do Not Need to Die': Carrier Captain Pleads for Help as Virus Cases Surge

The pair discussed Crozier's letter at length with reporters Wednesday and said, while disappointed it leaked to the press, that it was not inappropriate for the captain to raise concerns about the situation on his ship with his chain of command.

"I don't know who leaked the letter to the media -- that would be something that would violate the principles of good order if he were responsible for that, but I don't know that," Modly said Wednesday.

On Thursday, Modly said he still didn't know whether Crozier leaked the letter to his hometown newspaper, the San Francisco Chronicle.

But sending it to anyone outside the chain of command, "who had been moving and adjusting as rapidly as possible to get him the help he needed," undermined the process, Modly said.

"For these reasons, I lost confidence in his ability to continue to lead that worship as it fights through this virus to get the crew healthy," he added.

Absolutely pathetic.

This man fell on the sword for his people and his career is being ended. Disgusting.

 

[dish lowry]

a 19yo civilian employee passed it around on an army base...knowingly had it & kept showing up for work....

 

[Lord_nikon]

I knew Cap was getting fired from that first video

 

[TheDarkskinnedDrake]

Meanwhile I ain’t been into work in almost a month im glad my command actually looks out

 

[NatiboyB]

We need a global ceasefire. Like get the troops everywhere home until we get this coronavirus shyt under control.

umm that’s just not feasible...it just can’t happen. Even if we ignored every SOFA agreement all of these members would need some type of command element. And movement back to some duty location which would be extremely over populated

 

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Absolutely pathetic.

This man fell on the sword for his people and his career is being ended. Disgusting.

His people just sent him off with a standing ovation as he left.