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U.S. Navy fires courageous captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt

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Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has removed the captain of aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt from his post, citing loss of confidence in Capt. Brett Crozier’s ability to lead his crew.

191101-N-CU072-1224 SAN DIEGO (Nov. 1, 2019) Capt. Brett Crozier addresses the crew for the first time as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck. Crozier relieved Capt. Carlos Sardiello to become the 16th commanding officer of Theodore Roosevelt. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch/Released)

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U.S. Navy conducts integration training with U.S. Army AH-64Es in Arabian Gulf

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Following joint naval and air integration operations with USAF AC-130Ws last month, the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (USNAVCENT) has been conducting joint naval and air integration operations with U.S. Army AH-64Es assigned to U.S. Army Central Command’s (USARCENT) Task Force Saber.

200325-A-UQ166-0310 ARABIAN GULF (March 25, 2020).AH-64 Apache helicopters, attached to the U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) Task Force Sabre, operate with the expeditionary landing base ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB-3) during a joint naval and air integration operation, March 27, 2020. Lewis B. Puller is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Cody Rich)

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