Months-long deployment and deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln reportedly led to suicide attempts, highlighting the toll on sailors' mental health.
The carrier has been at sea for 250 days
Aug 13, 2026
12:47 pm
What's the storySailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard due to mental health issues and an extended Middle East deployment.
The aircraft carrier, which has been at sea for 250 consecutive days, was originally scheduled to return in May but remains deployed as the United States continues military operations related to its conflict with Iran.
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