Summary
The U.S. Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts among personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln during its long deployment to the Middle East. The crew faced tough conditions, including supply shortages and no land breaks, while supporting U.S. military operations and enforcing a naval blockade around Iran.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with about 5,000 crew members.
- The ship was deployed for 286 days, setting a record for the longest Navy carrier deployment.
- The deployment was extended due to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and rising tensions in the Middle East.
- Eight suicide attempts occurred among the crew, including at least two cases where sailors tried to jump overboard.
- No deaths by suicide were reported during the deployment.
- Supply problems affected the ship, partly because attacks damaged a key naval base in Bahrain.
- Maintenance on the ship was difficult because it stayed at sea without enough port stops for repairs.
- USS George Washington was sent to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln due to morale and operational needs.
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