Eight U.S. Navy Sailors Attempted Suicide During Iran Deployment

Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Congress that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a deployment that included combat operations against Iran.

CNN reported Thursday, Sept. 24, that Cao disclosed the figures in a letter to Congress. He said the incidents involved sailors aboard the carrier and its accompanying ships, but none died by suicide during the deployment.

About 6,000 to 7,000 sailors were deployed with the strike group across roughly six ships. The Abraham Lincoln remained at sea for more than six months while taking part in combat operations against Iran.

Earlier reports also said two sailors aboard the carrier had attempted to jump overboard in apparent suicide attempts.

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