Navy Orders Deeper Probe Into Virus-Hit Carrier, Delaying Decision on Fired Commander

Captain Brett Crozier addresses the crew for the first time as commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck in San Diego, Calif., on Nov. 1, 2019. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch/Handout via Reuters

The civilian head of the Navy has ordered a deeper review of the controversial events involving the virus-hit aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt that resulted in the ship’s commander being fired.

An initial inquiry, completed this week, may have recommended the reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier, who was fired over an email that was leaked to the press.