Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group experienced eight suicide attempts during a long deployment that began last year, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. The group spent much of its time at sea in the Middle East supporting operations against Iran, and no suicides happened onboard.Key Facts
- Eight suicide attempts occurred among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during a deployment starting in November last year.
- Two attempts happened during active fighting with Iran.
- The carrier group served more than nine months at sea, with over 250 continuous days this year.
- Crew reported problems such as food shortages, supply issues, and broken plumbing during the deployment.
- Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand raised concerns about sailors’ mental health and ship conditions.
- The Pentagon said there was no increase in suicide attempts and that support like counselors and chaplains was available.
- The Lincoln left the Middle East in late August and recently docked in Thailand before heading to its home port in San Diego.
- Acting Navy Secretary Cao emphasized confronting suicide and mental health openly and encouraged seeking support for emotional crises.
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