Multiple crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln have tried to go overboard during its current deployment, according to family members who spoke with independent journalist Natalie Oliverio. One sailor’s wife said her husband intervened just before a shipmate could jump, while another family described a husband who attempted the act and is now on medical hold. Both incidents occurred as the carrier, home to roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, has been at sea for more than eight months supporting operations against Iran, far beyond the original May return date.
The extended tour has left families in San Diego voicing concerns over exhaustion, mental‑health strain, and limited communication. At a recent meeting with acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, over 200 relatives pressed for better support, and Vice Adm. Joseph Cahill acknowledged the toll on service members, citing onboard counselors, chaplains, and resilience councils. The Navy has not released exact numbers of overboard attempts but says it continuously assesses sailors’ psychological readiness.
The carrier strike group led by USS Theodore Roosevelt is slated to relieve Lincoln, though an exact timeline remains classified. Meanwhile, families continue to navigate uncertainty while the Navy pledges ongoing mental‑health resources for the crew.
