Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide
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- nbcsandiego.comseen 28 Sept, 07:53headline rewritten
8 Navy members attempted suicide on USS Lincoln, military says8 Navy members attempted suicide on the USS Lincoln during extended deployment, military official says - PBS NewsHourseen 7 Oct, 23:12headline rewritten
USS Lincoln aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment supporting Iran warWATCH: Hegseth welcomes return of USS Lincoln after long, troubled deployment - militarytimes.comseen 8 Oct, 23:49headline rewritten
USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 320 daysUSS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 321 days
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Wed, 23 September 2026
1 report- The Hill22:41
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a Senate Democrat this week that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a lengthy deployment that included military operations against Iran. Cao disclosed the figure, which includes crew on the USS Abraham Lincoln, sailors from its carrier air wing, strike group...
Thu, 24 September 2026
26 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:04
Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says BBC 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says nytimes.com 8 sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary says 10News.com Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms The Guardian Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide The Hill
- Times of India00:16
- Google News - Top Stories00:55
Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms The Guardian Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says BBC Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment amid Iran war CBS News Acting Navy Secretary says eight sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide The Hill 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says The New York Times
- Le Monde (France)01:37
En août, des familles de militaires et des élus s’étaient fait l’écho de conditions de vie alarmantes à bord du porte-avions, évoquant la détresse de certains membres de l’équipage, des pénuries alimentaires ou encore de mauvaises conditions d’hygiène. Des éléments alors sèchement balayés par Donald Trump.
- nbcsandiego.com01:40first to reportedited after publishing
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8 Navy members attempted suicide on USS Lincoln, military says - Google News - Top Stories01:54
8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says The New York Times Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms The Guardian ‘Eight sailors tried to end own lives’ on board USS Abraham Lincoln The Telegraph Eight sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress CNN 8 Navy members attempted suicide on the USS Lincoln during extended deployment, military official says NBC News
- Der Spiegel (Germany)02:56
Monatelang hatten Donald Trump und das Pentagon die katastrophalen Zustände an Bord der USS »Abraham Lincoln« kleingeredet. Nun räumen die US-Streitkräfte ein: Mehrere Crewmitglieder haben versucht, sich das Leben zu nehmen.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- iheart.com03:03
Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its extended Middle East deployment, according to Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. No deaths occurred. The carrier faced food and plumbing issues, leading to low morale. The ship is now returning to San Diego.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:06
‘Eight attempted suicides is incredibly high,’ says anonymous US military official to CNN
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:15
TIJEKOM misije protiv Irana, osam pripadnika američke mornarice iz udarne grupe nosača USS Abraham Lincoln pokušalo je samoubojstvo, stoji u pismu tajnika mornarice. Moral posade bio je vrlo nizak.
- El Mundo (Spain)06:10
En agosto, legisladores y las familias de los militares alertaron sobre condiciones preocupantes para la tripulación por el despliegue excepcionalmente prolongado Leer
- Libération (France)06:26
Le déploiement du navire, mobilisé au Moyen-Orient pour la guerre en Iran pendant dix mois entre novembre 2025 et septembre 2026, avait été particulièrement difficile pour les marins dont les familles ont dénoncé en août les conditions de vie à bord.
- Euronews08:38
In August, military families and lawmakers raised the alarm about reported suicide attempts and other serious mental health issues, food shortages and poor hygiene.
- France Info (France)08:59
Les familles et les marins alertent sur la situation depuis avril et dans un courrier, consulté par l'AFP, le gouvernement américain reconnaît pour la première fois que "huit tentatives de suicide" ont été recensées depuis le début du déploiement au Moyen-Orient de ce navire
- Al Jazeera English10:53
The roughly 5,000-strong crew on board the Lincoln were at sea for more than nine months with only one brief port stop.
- Google News - Top Stories10:57
US Navy confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ on USS Lincoln: What we know Al Jazeera See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- iDNES (Czechia)11:05
Osm příslušníků amerického námořnictva zařazených do úderné skupiny letadlové lodi USS Abraham Lincoln se od začátku dlouhého nasazení v rámci konfliktu s Íránem pokusilo o sebevraždu. S odkazem na úterní dopis šéfa námořnictva Hunga Caa americké demokratické senátorce Kirsten Gillibrandové to uvedla stanice CNN.
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- Novinky (Czechia)24 Sept, 09:21their copy
- Google News - Top Stories11:41
Navy says 8 sailors attempted suicide aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln USA Today 8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says The New York Times US admits there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier during record Middle East deployment yahoo.com Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says BBC Navy reports 8 suicide attempts on carrier group that faced monthslong deployment amid Iran war CBS News
- El País (Spain)17:53
La nave estuvo desplegada durante 286 días de misión marcados por reportes sobre problemas de salud mental y dificultades a bordo
- PBS NewsHour21:30
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.
- ABC News (Australia)23:35
The US Navy secretary reveals eight sailors tried to take their life while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group during its recent record-setting time at sea.
Tue, 6 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill19:21
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday and will welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew home on Wednesday after the aircraft carrier extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will speak with the ship’s crew, participate in physical training and eat lunch with the service members...
- militarytimes.com19:56edited after publishing
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USS Abraham Lincoln to return home after 320 daysThe USS Abraham Lincoln will return to its homeport in San Diego, California, on Thursday after 321 days at sea.
Wed, 7 October 2026
2 reports- PBS NewsHour17:04edited after publishing
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USS Lincoln aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment supporting Iran warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a high-level award during a visit to the aircraft carrier Wednesday, a day before the ship returns home to San Diego after a record-long deployment in support of the Iran war.
- The Guardian World19:32
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, told service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday that their deployment “wasn’t easy” as the carrier prepares to dock after spending over 260 consecutive days at sea without a port call, setting a navy record. For months, there have been widespread concerns since reports first emerged of supply shortages and deteriorating...