Sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln attempt suicide amid extended Iran deployment; families report severe morale crisis

Published Aug 12, 04:43 PM UTC

The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier deployed to the Persian Gulf since November 2025, is experiencing a severe morale and mental health crisis. Multiple sailors have attempted to jump overboard, and family members report that crew members express suicidal ideation, exhaustion, and guilt over the conflict. The ship was originally deployed to the Pacific but was diverted to support what the article describes as 'Trump's Iran war.' Extended combat operations with no return date have led to food shortages, water contamination, plumbing problems, and disrupted mail delivery. In heated town hall meetings, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao faced angry family members. One spouse reported her husband messaged that 'he hopes he doesn't wake up tomorrow.' Another relative expressed guilt over killing civilians. President Trump has touted the naval blockade's success, appearing unaware of the crisis.