Navy captain ousted over coronavirus warning receives thunderous applause from his crew

Following his dismissal, hundreds of sailors expressed their support for the United States Navy captain who sounded the alarm about a COVID-19 outbreak on his ship, showering him with applause.

Videos shared on social media showed Capt. Brett Crozier, who was relieved of command this week, receiving cheers from a huge crowd of sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, reports Stars and Stripes.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.