Event Brief
Eight sailors attempt suicide in Lincoln strike group
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Summary: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group survived suicide attempts during their most recent Middle East deployment. Cao said no sailors have died by suicide and provided the total in a Tuesday letter to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
WHO: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao
WHAT: Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts by sailors aboard ships in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cao responded to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s inquiry into conditions aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier amid mental health concerns.
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