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Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says

Drake Magazine News Desk · Sep 23, 2026 · 8:43 PM ET

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The Brief

Recent reports indicate that eight U.S. sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln made suicide attempts. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao addressed these incidents in a communication to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, affirming the crew received sufficient mental health resources throughout their extended deployment.

Key Verified Facts

  • Eight U.S. sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide.
  • Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao contacted Senator Kirsten Gillibrand regarding the situation.
  • The Navy asserted adequate mental health support was provided during the deployment.

Sources: BBC News. Drake Magazine wrote this brief in its own words from the facts reported by the sources named above.

Published Sep 23, 2026 · 8:43 PM ET · Last verified Sep 23, 2026 · 10:38 PM ET

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