Eight attempted suicides during US aircraft carrier's extended mission
Eight attempted suicides during US aircraft carrier's extended mission There were eight suicide attempts among US sailors on board the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended 286 consecutive-day deployment at sea, the Pentagon told a lawmaker in a written response to questions. The nuclear-powered Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 personnel, was involved in the US naval blockade and…
Eight suicide attempts occurred among US sailors on board the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier during its 286-day deployment at sea, according to the Pentagon. The nuclear-powered carrier, which housed around 5,000 personnel, was engaged in naval blockades and combat operations in the Iran conflict, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
The strike group comprised the carrier and several other warships. In a letter to Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao reported that while no suicides took place during the deployment, there were eight attempted suicides onboard the aircraft carrier and its accompanying vessels. It remained unclear how many individuals had carried out the attempts.
Senator Gillibrand, who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed outrage, stating that while the current administration allocates ample funds for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, it fails to adequately support service members.
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