8 Sailors in Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide During Lengthy Deployment: Acting Navy Secretary
Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln experienced a lengthy deployment that included supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran in the Middle East.
TL;DR
- 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.