Friend,

I’m writing to share an update on the case of Captain Brett Crozier. If you haven’t been following the events surrounding his dismissal from the USS Theodore Roosevelt, let me bring you up to speed.

Last week, Capt. Crozier was indefensibly let go from his command after warning senior Navy officials that crew members aboard his 4,800-person ship were falling dangerously ill from the coronavirus. Capt. Crozier, who tested positive for COVID-19 himself, acted honorably -- but in the following days, former Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly delivered a speech to the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew, in which he insulted Capt. Crozier by calling him too “stupid” and “naive” to lead.

If you saw my last email, then you know that I joined a number of veterans in calling for Modly’s resignation. And for those who had the chance to sign my petition, thank you for adding your voice to mine. We were successful: Following public outcry over his disgraceful comments, Modly has officially resigned his post as Acting Navy Secretary.

But our work’s not done yet. Will you sign this petition today calling on the Navy to reinstate Capt. Crozier so that he can retake command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt?

Best,
Ted

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