The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group's grueling deployment saw a wave of suicide attempts
The acting Secretary of the Navy said there were eight suicide attempts across the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its deployment.
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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