Deterioration in condition of soldiers on aircraft carrier Lincoln: 'They tried to commit suicide by jumping into the sea'

Reports reveal a severe deterioration in the mental state of 5,000 crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, who have been at sea for 250 consecutive days as part of the war with Iran. Several soldiers attempted suicide by jumping into the water. Families met with senior Navy officials and warned of harsh conditions: contaminated water, food and hygiene shortages. Senator Blumenthal demanded answers from Defense Secretary Hegseth.

New reports reveal a serious deterioration in the mental state of crew members on the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea for 250 consecutive days as part of the war with Iran. According to reports in Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, several soldiers attempted suicide by jumping into the waters of the Middle East. On board are 5,000 sailors and Marines, and the harsh conditions include contaminated water, plumbing problems, and shortages of food and hygiene products. Families of some of the sailors met last week with Navy leaders in San Diego. One of them, Annabel Loma, said her husband wrote to her that he 'hopes not to wake up tomorrow' and that he tried to jump into the water after hearing that his service period was extended again. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressing 'serious concern' about the length of the deployment and living conditions. Hegseth dismissed the reports, calling them 'more fake news.' Congressman Mike Levin sharply criticized Hegseth. The aircraft carrier left San Diego on November 21, 2025, and was originally destined for the Pacific Ocean, but was redirected to the Middle East. The deployment was supposed to end in May but has been extended several times.

Deterioration in condition of soldiers on aircraft carrier Lincoln: 'They tried to commit suicide by jumping into the sea'