Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says
Also reported by Guardian US
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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