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In A Reversal By Navy, Sacked Captain Of USS Roosevelt Will Not Be Reinstated

Capt. Brett Crozier, then-commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, talks to reporters in January. The Navy has decided not to restore him to command. U.S. Navy via Getty Images hide caption

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In A Reversal By Navy, Sacked Captain Of USS Roosevelt Will Not Be Reinstated

June 19, 2020 • Brett Crozier was initially recommended to retain command of an aircraft carrier after being removed for protesting the Navy's response to the virus on the ship. The Navy now says he won't go back.