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Eight Sailors Around US Aircraft Carrier Attempt Suicide
Eight American sailors in the combat group surrounding the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, according to a letter from Navy Secretary Hung Cao reviewed by CNN. None of the attempts were fatal. The sailors were distributed across a task force of approximately six ships with 6,000 to 7,000 personnel. An official described the number of attempts as "unbelievably high," noting it is proportionally similar to the entire US Navy's rate in 2024. Combat missions are significantly more demanding due to their length, constant readiness requirements, and prolonged periods away from port. The USS Abraham Lincoln had been at sea for over nine months, exceeding the typical six-to-seven-month mission duration. Reports of low morale and lack of hot water emerged recently. The carrier arrived in Thailand earlier this month and departed on September 6 for San Diego.
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