Eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, according to the Navy. The incidents occurred during a prolonged deployment.
The aircraft carrier has been at sea for more than 300 days. Its crew numbers roughly 5,000 sailors.
Navy officials confirmed the suicide attempts but did not specify when they happened. The service has not released the sailors’ conditions.
Extended deployments place heavy strain on crews and their families. The Lincoln’s current deployment ranks among the longest in recent memory.
The Navy has faced growing scrutiny over mental health support for sailors. Reports of suicides and attempts have risen across the fleet in recent years.
Leadership has pledged to review conditions aboard the carrier. Additional counseling resources may be sent to the strike group.
The investigation remains ongoing. No further details have been made public.
