Eight USS Lincoln personnel have attempted suicide, US navy confirms
Hung Cao, acting US navy secretary, answered questions from US senator Kirsten Gillibrand in a letter
TL;DR
- Eight US Navy personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group have attempted suicide during their deployment.
- The confirmation came from Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
- The Lincoln's deployment was extended due to the war on Iran.
- Previous reports highlighted deteriorating mental health among sailors, including overboard incidents.
- Allegations of mold and shortages of basic necessities like food and soap were also reported.
- Senator Gillibrand criticized the administration for allegedly dismissing these concerns and prioritizing other spending over service member welfare.