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8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

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Finley, B. (2026, September 24). 8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/8-sailors-in-uss-lincoln-group-attempted-suicide-on-extended-deployment-navy-leader-says/article_3b09b66a-2a6d-5ed0-b262-b85a8b06500e.html

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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed that eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which was on an extended mission supporting operations related to Iran. The deployment set a record for uninterrupted time at sea and faced scrutiny over crew welfare issues including stress and supply shortages.

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In early August, Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during their deployment supporting operations against Iran. The letter detailed attempts ranging from jumping overboard and being rescued by shipmates or helicopters. The Lincoln crew, comprising about 5000 personnel, has been at sea for over 300 days since January, setting a navy record. Gillibrand criticized President Donald Trump and the Pentagon for underplaying the mental strain on sailors, while defense officials defended conditions aboard the ship as supportive despite reported morale issues.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy’s top civilian leader said this week. asserted

leader → attempt → war

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao provided the information to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter dated Tuesday after the New York Democrat inquired last month about the strike group’s crew of thousands. asserted

Democrat → act → thousands

The Lincoln’s extended deployment drew the nation’s attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products. asserted

deployment → draw → products

8 sailors in USS Lincoln group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says

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