Eight USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Attempted Suicide, Prompting Review

Eight USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Attempted Suicide, Prompting Review

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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during the ship’s extended deployment in the Middle East, and lawmakers called for a review of onboard conditions. Earlier, Cao had told Senate officials that the eight suicide attempts occurred while the carrier was engaged in combat operations against Iran, a rate comparable to the overall Navy.

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Hung Cao Kirsten Gillibrand U.S. Navy

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Middle East San Diego, California, United States

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September 24, 2026
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Eight USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Attempted Suicide During Extended Middle East Deployment
Eight USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Attempted Suicide During Extended Middle East Deployment

USA Today • 24 Sep 11:41

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed that eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide while the ship was deployed for over 300 days in the Middle East, though no deaths were reported.

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U.S. Navy Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Record Deployment
U.S. Navy Confirms Eight Suicide Attempts During USS Abraham Lincoln's Record Deployment

Al Jazeera • 24 Sep 10:57

Acting Navy secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts among crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its 286-day deployment, while noting no fatalities and describing the mental-health resources provided on board.

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Eight Navy Sailors Attempted Suicide During Extended USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment
Eight Navy Sailors Attempted Suicide During Extended USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment

NBC News • 24 Sep 01:00

A Navy official confirmed that eight service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during a 286-day deployment, prompting concerns about crew welfare and supply shortages.

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Eight suicide attempts reported among USS Abraham Lincoln crew during extended deployment
Eight suicide attempts reported among USS Abraham Lincoln crew during extended deployment

The Guardian • 24 Sep 00:55

Acting Navy secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts among personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group since its deployment began, prompting calls for a review of onboard conditions.

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Eight Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Group Reported Suicide Attempts During Deployment
Eight Sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Group Reported Suicide Attempts During Deployment

BBC • 24 Sep 00:04

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that eight crew members of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide while on an extended deployment, and said mental health resources were available on board.

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September 23, 2026
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Eight suicide attempts reported among sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during extended deployment
Eight suicide attempts reported among sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln strike group during extended deployment

CNN • 23 Sep 21:00

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Senate officials that eight members of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that included combat operations against Iran, a rate comparable to the overall Navy.

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