8 attempted suicides by sailors in USS Lincoln strike group during deployment, navy letter says

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What happened

According to a letter from the acting Navy secretary, there were eight attempted suicides by sailors in the USS Lincoln strike group during the vessel's 10-month deployment.

Key facts

  • According to a letter from the acting Navy secretary, there were eight attempted suicides by sailors in the USS Lincoln strike group during the vessel's 10-month deployment.
  • Reported by CBS News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:44:49 UTC.

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