USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Try To Jump Overboard as Safety Concerns Mount
The families of service members on board the aircraft carrier have reportedly raised concerns after an extended deployment.
The U.S. Navy has dismissed allegations of a spike in self-harm incidents aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, despite reports of mounting welfare concerns from family members of its crew. At least two sailors are said to have attempted to jump overboard during the vessel's extended 260-day deployment in the Middle East, following a November departure from the U.S. A Navy spokesperson affirmed that the well-being of every sailor remains a top priority, emphasizing that the command has medical, mental health, and religious professionals on standby to address any issues as they arise.
However, relatives of the roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines onboard have raised alarms over supply shortages, grueling work schedules, and fears of self-harm. Over 200 family members recently met with the acting secretary of the Navy, while another virtual meeting with top Navy officials also addressed mental health and safety concerns.
Congressional representative Mike Levin alleged that the sailors are lacking basic hygiene supplies, with reports of moldy showers, broken toilets, and food shortages. He called for a thorough investigation, criticizing the treatment of the service members, who have been at sea for more than eight months for a deployment intended to last seven months.
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