Eight USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted suicide on extended deployment
Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, according to the Navy's top civilian leader.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group experienced a disturbing number of suicide attempts during its deployment, according to new information shared with Congress. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao revealed that eight sailors from the group attempted suicide while the ship was at sea, despite no suicides occurring during the deployment.
The USS Abraham Lincoln spent over 200 consecutive days at sea, with no port visits until a resupply stop in Thailand in September. The deployment was extended due to the war between the US and Iran, which began in February. While the Navy shared that the crew's medical needs were adequately addressed, numerous concerns have been raised about the conditions and mental health of the sailors.
Multiple sailors had tried to jump overboard due to the stress of the deployment, and families expressed worries over the crew's well-being. Despite the negative conditions, Cao highlighted the crew's strong discipline and the Navy's commitment to maintaining their safety, health, and morale.
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