World · 12 August 2026

Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln tried to jump overboard, families say

Families say multiple sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have tried to jump overboard during an extended deployment. The carrier has been deployed for over eight months, assisting US military operations in the Middle East. More than 200 family members met with the interim Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao, to raise concerns about mental health and exhaustion.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 6:18

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