8 Sailors in Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide During Lengthy Deployment: Acting Navy Secretary

Eight U.S. Navy sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during their deployment, confirmed by the acting Secretary of the Navy. The aircraft carrier had been operating in the Middle East since January and supported U.S. forces in the war with Iran. Following 286 days at sea, the Lincoln was relieved and has since returned to the United States.

• Eight U.S. Navy sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during their deployment.
• The confirmation came from acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in a letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
• The USS Abraham Lincoln had been deployed for 286 days, operating in the Middle East since January.
• The carrier supported U.S. forces in the war with Iran following Operation Epic Fury.
• The USS George Washington relieved the Lincoln in the Middle East.
• The Lincoln returned to the United States after a port call in Thailand.