Team,

This is urgent.

In light of a new recording of Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly going off on a long, unhinged, and rambling rant where he accused Captain Crozier of "betrayal," attacked the Chinese, dipped into presidential politics by going after Joe Biden, and whined at some length about his own situation — VoteVets and I are calling for his immediate resignation.

If you’re with us, we need you to add your name to this petition right now. We are the largest collection of veterans and military families and we must stand for the integrity of our military and those who serve in it.

This is not just about his bizarre and inappropriate message to crew members of the Roosevelt. The Secretary – and the White House that is pushing him – continue to place their own image over the well-being of the crew, the integrity of our non-political chain of command, and the devotion to their duty that our active duty commanding officers deliver every day.

Every American needs to be confident that our civilian leaders are bringing as much professionalism to their high appointments as every American military man and woman brings to their duty every day.

At the end of his rant, Mr. Modly told the crew to do their duty. If he took his own advice he would apologize and resign today.

If you agree, add your name to our petition today. >>

— Capt. (Ret.) Larry Seaquist