Eight Sailors Reportedly Attempted Suicide During Extended Deployment

Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 24, 2026 —

Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group reportedly attempted suicide during a recent extended deployment, a Navy leader stated. The exact number of individuals and the timeframe of the alleged incidents were not immediately specified in the report. The information was disclosed by a Navy leader, whose name and specific title were not provided in the initial statement.

The report indicates that these alleged suicide attempts occurred while the carrier group was underway for a prolonged period. Details regarding the specific circumstances surrounding each alleged attempt, including the sailors’ conditions or outcomes, were not made public. The Lincoln carrier group is part of the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet and is often involved in operations and exercises across the Indo-Pacific region.

Further details about the deployment’s duration, its operational context, or the specific reasons cited for these reported incidents were not available. The Navy leader’s statement did not elaborate on any immediate actions taken by the command in response to these events, nor did it provide information on the mental health support resources available to the crew during the deployment.

The U.S. Navy, like other branches of the military, has faced challenges related to the mental well-being of service members, particularly during extended or arduous deployments. Efforts have been made to increase access to mental health services and reduce stigma surrounding seeking help. However, the specific context and follow-up for these reported incidents involving the Lincoln carrier group remain unclear.

The identity of the Navy leader who made the statement, as well as the specific date or location of the deployment, were not publicly disclosed, leaving further questions about the full scope of the situation unanswered at this time.

Story summarized from the original created by By Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin The Associated Press on www.santafenewmexican.com, see more information here.

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