US Navy Reports Eight Suicide Attempts on USS Abraham Lincoln

The United States Navy reported that eight service members from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its extended deployment, with no fatalities. Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed this information in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

The eight incidents involved personnel from the Lincoln's crew, air wing, strike group, and destroyer squadron staffs, totaling approximately 7,500 service members. Notably, two sailors attempted to go overboard while operating in the Middle East, with one rescued in August and another stopped by fellow sailors in March.

The carrier had a prolonged deployment of 286 consecutive days without a port call, initially scheduled to end in May but extended due to the outbreak of war with Iran in February. Concerns about conditions aboard the carrier, including food supplies and mental health services, have been raised by Gillibrand, who described the situation as “serious and deteriorating.” The Navy maintains that personnel have access to adequate medical and mental health support.