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3 sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19 3 sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 16 2021

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The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 10 2021

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Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships Top admiral condemns extremism after ‘separate incidents’ of hate speech on two Navy ships

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 9 2021

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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 11 2021

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USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats USS Nimitz ordered to turn the f— around and stay in the Middle East amid Iran threats

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 4 2021

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That time the USS George Washington won the sht out of Christmas That time the USS George Washington won the sht out of Christmas

/ Dec 24 2020

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Navy identifies missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt who was declared dead Navy identifies missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt who was declared dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 14 2020

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Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2020

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Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2020

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A woman will take command of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in US Navy history A woman will take command of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in US Navy history

/ Dec 11 2020

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We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port We salute the USS Ronald Reagan for rocking its battle flag on its way back to port

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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It’s Official: The Former USS Kitty Hawk Will Be Dismantled It’s Official: The Former USS Kitty Hawk Will Be Dismantled

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Navy Is Considering Calling Up The USS Kitty Hawk Amid Fleet Expansion Pressure The Navy Is Considering Calling Up The USS Kitty Hawk Amid Fleet Expansion Pressure

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Watch The USS Abraham Lincoln Turn On A Dime On The Open Seas Watch The USS Abraham Lincoln Turn On A Dime On The Open Seas

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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The British Navy’s Advanced New Aircraft Carrier Reportedly Runs On Windows XP The British Navy’s Advanced New Aircraft Carrier Reportedly Runs On Windows XP

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Is It Time For The US Navy To Get Out Of The Supercarrier Business? Is It Time For The US Navy To Get Out Of The Supercarrier Business?

By Adam Weinstein

/ Dec 10 2020

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Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 5 2020

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The USS Nimitz is back in the Middle East amid Iraq, Afghanistan drawdowns The USS Nimitz is back in the Middle East amid Iraq, Afghanistan drawdowns

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 30 2020

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Navy CMV-22B Osprey conducts carrier operations at sea Navy CMV-22B Osprey conducts carrier operations at sea

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/ Nov 24 2020

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2 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the USS Theodore Roosevelt 2 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

/ Oct 16 2020

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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 14 2020

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New emails reveal the chaotic final days of Brett Crozier’s command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt New emails reveal the chaotic final days of Brett Crozier’s command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Paul Szoldra and Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 18 2020

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Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 8 2020

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Search and rescue underway for missing sailor on USS Nimitz Search and rescue underway for missing sailor on USS Nimitz

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 6 2020

Tech & Tactics

Eisenhower carrier strike group returns home after record-breaking 7 months at sea avoiding COVID-19 Eisenhower carrier strike group returns home after record-breaking 7 months at sea avoiding COVID-19

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/ Aug 11 2020

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Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 30 2020

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Iran likely to blast mock US aircraft carrier in naval drill Iran likely to blast mock US aircraft carrier in naval drill

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/ Jul 28 2020

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After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 8 2020

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USS Gerald R. Ford is replenished at sea USS Gerald R. Ford is replenished at sea

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 6 2020

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The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat The Navy has shamefully made the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s former captain a scapegoat

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 20 2020

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Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander Navy decides against reinstating Capt. Brett Crozier as USS Theodore Roosevelt commander

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 19 2020

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USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea

/ Jun 18 2020

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More than a quarter of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew contracted COVID-19, Navy says More than a quarter of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew contracted COVID-19, Navy says

/ Jun 10 2020

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USS Theodore Roosevelt finally back at sea after months sidelined by COVID-19 USS Theodore Roosevelt finally back at sea after months sidelined by COVID-19

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/ Jun 5 2020

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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 3 2020

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Navy completes investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt Navy completes investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 27 2020

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13 sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus 13 sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus

/ May 16 2020

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5 sailors test positive for COVID-19 after returning to the USS Theodore Roosevelt from isolation 5 sailors test positive for COVID-19 after returning to the USS Theodore Roosevelt from isolation

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 14 2020

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SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis SecDef Esper uses the USS Theodore Roosevelt to tout America’s naval supremacy amid the COVID-19 crisis

By Jared Keller

/ May 13 2020

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The USS Theodore Roosevelt’s ousted captain has been temporarily reassigned to San Diego The USS Theodore Roosevelt’s ousted captain has been temporarily reassigned to San Diego

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 6 2020

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New Navy investigation delays decision on reinstating USS Theodore Roosevelt captain New Navy investigation delays decision on reinstating USS Theodore Roosevelt captain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 29 2020

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Here’s why the decision about reinstating the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s fired captain is taking so long Here’s why the decision about reinstating the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s fired captain is taking so long

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 27 2020

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Navy reportedly recommends reinstating fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain Navy reportedly recommends reinstating fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 24 2020

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Messages to Marines from the quarantined sailors of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Messages to Marines from the quarantined sailors of the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 24 2020

Tech & Tactics

France defends handling of aircraft carrier COVID-19 outbreak after more than 1,000 sailors test positive France defends handling of aircraft carrier COVID-19 outbreak after more than 1,000 sailors test positive

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/ Apr 17 2020

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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor under investigation for leaving hotel room while under quarantine in Guam USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor under investigation for leaving hotel room while under quarantine in Guam

/ Apr 17 2020

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Navy identifies USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor who died from COVID-19 Navy identifies USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor who died from COVID-19

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 16 2020

Tech & Tactics

France reports nearly 700 COVID-19 cases aboard its lone aircraft carrier France reports nearly 700 COVID-19 cases aboard its lone aircraft carrier

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/ Apr 15 2020

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Another USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 has been moved into intensive care Another USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 has been moved into intensive care

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 14 2020

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The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is staying at sea to avoid COVID-19 exposure The Harry S. Truman carrier strike group is staying at sea to avoid COVID-19 exposure

/ Apr 13 2020

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A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor has died of COVID-19 A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor has died of COVID-19

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 13 2020

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The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China The USS Theodore Roosevelt fiasco shows how paranoid the Pentagon is about China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 12 2020

Tech & Tactics

France reports 50 COVID-19 cases aboard aircraft carrier France reports 50 COVID-19 cases aboard aircraft carrier

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/ Apr 10 2020

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The USS Nimitz narrowly avoided a major COVID-19 outbreak, Navy officials say The USS Nimitz narrowly avoided a major COVID-19 outbreak, Navy officials say

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 9 2020

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A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise

/ Apr 9 2020

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Ousted Navy secretary takes responsibility for Theodore Roosevelt fiasco: ‘It’s my fault. I own it’ Ousted Navy secretary takes responsibility for Theodore Roosevelt fiasco: ‘It’s my fault. I own it’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 7 2020

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Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 7 2020

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AUDIO: Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly addresses crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt AUDIO: Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly addresses crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 7 2020

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Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle

/ Apr 6 2020

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‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain ‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 6 2020

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Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 5 2020

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Who is Capt. Brett Crozier? Hear him talk about his Navy career and commanding the USS Theodore Roosevelt Who is Capt. Brett Crozier? Hear him talk about his Navy career and commanding the USS Theodore Roosevelt

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 5 2020

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Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’ Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 4 2020

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‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off ‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off

/ Apr 3 2020