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September 23, 2026
Navy Confirms Eight Sailors from U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Attempted Suicide During Deployment Amid Combat Operations
- Eight sailors from the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during a 286-day deployment that included active combat operations against Iran.
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that no sailors died by suicide and detailed the mental health resources available on board, including five chaplains and other professionals.
- The deployment set a modern Navy record with over 250 consecutive days at sea, leading to reports of low morale and quality-of-life issues, including plumbing failures and supply shortages.
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- Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicideSep 23, 2026 at 10:41 PM · The Hill
- Navy says eight sailors attempted suicide across U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln strike groupSep 23, 2026 at 10:46 PM · NBC
- Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment amid Iran warSep 24, 2026 at 12:10 AM · CBS News
- 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy SaysSep 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM · NYT
- Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy saysSep 24, 2026 at 12:43 AM · BBC
- Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirmsSep 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM · The Guardian
- Eight Navy Personnel Assigned to USS Lincoln Strike Group Attempted SuicideSep 24, 2026 at 12:55 AM · WSJ
- 8 Navy members attempted suicide on the USS Lincoln during extended deployment, military official saysSep 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM · NBC
- Navy admits there were 8 suicide attempts aboard the USS Lincoln during Iran war deploymentSep 24, 2026 at 2:07 AM · Independent