Summary
Eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group tried to take their own lives during a long deployment. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao responded to concerns by saying mental health and spiritual support were available on board, while denying a widespread crisis or severe supply problems.Key Facts
- Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the deployment.
- The carrier group has been deployed since last November and is now returning to the U.S.
- Five chaplains and several mental health professionals were available on the ship to help crew members.
- Sailors involved came from different parts of the strike group, including the carrier crew, airwing, and destroyer squadron staff.
- The Navy denied there was a mental health crisis or major problems with plumbing and food supplies.
- The ship had about 5,000 crew members on board.
- There were some temporary small-scale plumbing issues and reduced meal options for a short time.
- The USS George Washington replaced the Abraham Lincoln after its nine-month deployment.
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