{"id":475113,"date":"2026-09-25T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/475113\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T08:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:00:08","slug":"california-senator-comments-on-suicide-attempts-aboard-uss-abraham-lincoln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/475113\/","title":{"rendered":"California Senator comments on suicide attempts aboard USS Abraham Lincoln"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN DIEGO (KUSI\/FOX 5) — The Secretary of the Navy has confirmed that at least eight people attempted to take their own lives while serving in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group<\/a>. The wartime deployment was a record-breaking 286 days without reaching any land port.<\/p>\n

“Annabelle from San Diego shared her story about her husband attempting to jump overboard from the Lincoln during his deployment,” said California Senator Adam Schiff.<\/p>\n

Senator Adam Schiff says logistical failures are part of the reason for the deterioration of morale on board.<\/p>\n

“They were forced to ration food and water. Shortages that have reportedly caused severe weight loss and other health impacts. It was long enough for crew members to have a health crisis, which created significant distress for their families as well, to the point where some service members attempted to jump off the carrier into the sea,” said Schiff.<\/p>\n

On this deployment, in particular, there is a much higher rate than what’s typical on a deployment that might be just one or two attempted suicides,” said Dr. Bruce Figuered, a clinical psychologist.<\/p>\n

Mental health experts say the extended deployment, intense working conditions and a younger workforce can create a difficult environment.<\/p>\n

“If you have people in that demographic and they do have a lack of ability to connect with people socially, and they are in a high-stress position, and they are in tight quarters. It’s like loneliness in a crowded space,” said Dr. Figuered.<\/p>\n

Communication blackouts for security reasons were also difficult for service members.<\/p>\n

“Resilience, the ability to connect with people socially. To deal with problems and stress together, not just an isolated individual among many people on a ship, is a critical thing,” said Dr. Figuered.<\/p>\n

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