8 sailors attempted suicide on Lincoln carrier group's long deployment, Navy leader says

The Navy's top civilian leader reported that eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group. This unit spent a record-setting uninterrupted period at sea supporting the war against Iran. According to a Navy letter, these attempts occurred during the long deployment. The incidents highlight the challenges faced by personnel during extended missions, as the strike group maintained a continuous presence to support strategic military operations against Iran.