Reports Emerge on Mental Health Crisis on USS Abraham Lincoln
The Best End-of-Summer Deals at Walmart — Up to 81% Off About 5,000 sailors and Marines have been on the USS Abraham Lincoln for a record 250 days as they support the war with Iran. Now, there are reports that there have been multiple attempts by personnel to jump overboard, prompting worried families to voice their concerns to Navy leaders. In response, a Navy official told NBC News, “We have not observed an increase in suicidal ideations or attempts aboard the ship.” Aug. 13, 2026 © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Apple®, Apple logo® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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