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

Navy Capt. Brett Crozier discusses his path to becoming the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in November 2019. Crozier was later relieved of command of the carrier after he wrote a letter that leaked to the media in which he pleaded with Navy leaders to evacuate sailors from the ship after COVID-19 rapidly spread onboard.

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 5, 2020 3:19 PM EDT

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Navy Capt. Brett Crozier discusses his path to becoming the commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in November 2019. Crozier was later relieved of command of the carrier after he wrote a letter that leaked to the media in which he pleaded with Navy leaders to evacuate sailors from the ship after COVID-19 rapidly spread onboard.

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Paul Szoldra was the Editor in Chief of Task & Purpose from October 2018 until August 2022. Since joining T&P, he has led a talented team of writers, editors, and creators who produce military journalism reaching millions of readers each month. He also founded and edits Duffel Blog, a popular satirical newsletter for the military. Before becoming a journalist in 2013, he served as a Marine infantryman in Afghanistan, Korea, and other areas of the Pacific. His eyes still go up every time a helicopter from Camp Pendleton flies over his office in Southern California.