Deployed at sea for more than 260 days, six USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard: Reports
Amid ongoing mental stress, at least six sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted to jump overboard during prolonged 9-month deployment. Critical conditions and limited access to land have led to increased scrutiny and demands for accountability from lawmakers regarding crew's treatment.
Six sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3 for the United States Pacific Fleet, attempted to jump overboard while aboard the ship. The attempts occurred as the vessel, which houses over 5,000 sailors and Marines, continues its extended deployment at sea. The current deployment, which began on November 21, is a record for an aircraft carrier in modern times, having surpassed 260 days at sea.
Initially scheduled to end in May 2026, the deployment was extended following the outbreak of the US-Iran war, and is now ongoing without an announced end date. The crew has only set foot on land twice during this time - once in December in Guam, and again in July in Oman. The prolonged deployment, coupled with reported shortages of basic supplies and services, has reportedly taken a toll on the mental health of many sailors.
One sailor's wife reported he had texted her, expressing hope he wouldn't wake up the next day. Another sailor's parent said their son frequently thought about jumping overboard for relief. In response to the reports, several Democrats have sought answers from the administration and the Navy, criticizing the conditions on board USS Abraham Lincoln.
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