Here's the whole saga in depth - you read, you judge
A Supercarrier Sidelined By COVID-19 Could Be The Canary In The Coal Mine For The Navy (Updated)
Tight living conditions make U.S. Navy ships ripe for outbreaks of COVID-19, which could have damning consequences for national security.
By Chris Harmer March 26, 2020
Now Both Aircraft Carriers In The Western Pacific Have COVID-19 Cases, Raising Readiness Concerns
Sailors from a carrier forward deployed to Japan had contracted the virus as confirmed cases grow onboard another flattop in Guam.
By Joseph Trevithick March 27, 2020
"Sailors Do Not Need To Die": Captain Of COVID-19 Plagued Carrier Pleads To Bring Crew Ashore (Updated)
The bulk of the crew presently remains on the supercarrier, where the virus has been spreading like wildfire and shows no signs of stopping.
By Joseph Trevithick March 31, 2020
Defense Secretary Says He Hasn't Even Read Letter From Carrier Captain Pleading To Evacuate Crew
In a baffling turn of events, after the captain's dire letter had made national news, the Secretary of Defense says he hasn't even read it himself.
By Tyler Rogoway March 31, 2020
Navy Could Still Punish Captain Behind Letter Begging To Get Sailors Off COVID-19 Plagued Carrier
The Navy says whoever leaked the letter, even if it was the author himself, could face disciplinary action for violating good order and discipline.
By Joseph Trevithick April 1, 2020
Navy Sacks Carrier Captain, Pulls Another Carrier Off Station Over COVID-19 Concerns (Updated)
The Navy says the officer misrepresented the facts and should have taken better precautions to ensure the detailed letter did not leak to the press.
By Joseph Trevithick April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Plagued Aircraft Carrier Crew Give Sacked Captain A Thunderous Hero's Farewell (Updated)
The circumstances surrounding Captain Crozier's removal from command remain murky, but his beleaguered crew appears to still ardently support him.
By Tyler Rogoway April 3, 2020
