Navy airman recounts USS Lincoln leap: ‘If I was supposed to die then I would have just been dead’
Summary
Navy airman Nicholas McKelvey, 19, jumped overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln on Aug. 3, 255 days into the carrier group’s deployment. He is speaking publicly after what the article describes as punishment for the incident.Key Facts
- McKelvey was one of eight sailors who attempted suicide by jumping overboard during the deployment.
- He was 19 when he jumped.
- The incident occurred on Aug. 3.
- The ship had been deployed for 255 days at the time.
- The article says McKelvey was effectively punished after the incident.
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