US Senator Says Eight Sailors Attempted Suicide During Carrier Deployment
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the acting US Navy secretary told her of eight suicide attempts among personnel on the USS Abraham Lincoln following a lengthy deployment tied to the US-Iran conflict.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the acting secretary of the Navy informed her of eight suicide attempts among personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, following its extended deployment as part of the US military campaign in the conflict with Iran.
The disclosure adds to concerns raised in recent months about the wellbeing of service members deployed for long stretches during the conflict.
Extended deployment scrutiny
The Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has been deployed for an extended period in connection with US military operations related to Iran. Lengthy deployments of this kind have previously drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and military families concerned about the strain placed on service members.
Gillibrand's comments were made public as part of broader discussion of conditions facing military personnel during the conflict. The senator did not immediately detail what specific support measures the Navy has said it will provide to affected sailors and their families.
The Navy has not issued detailed public comment beyond the acknowledgment relayed by Gillibrand, according to available reporting. Questions remain about the circumstances behind the deployment's length and what changes, if any, will follow.
Separately, US officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed other diplomatic matters this week, including a brief meeting between President Trump and Venezuela's interim leadership on the sidelines of other engagements in New York.
Readers affected by the issues raised in this report can find support through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States, available by calling or texting 988.
Sources
- Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened — The Guardian — World
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