Eight sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide during a record-long deployment amid concerns over mental health and deployment conditions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.

The Lincoln’s extended deployment drew the nation’s attention following reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products.

The Navy's top civilian leader says eight sailors part of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during an extended deployment to support the U.S. war against Iran.

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran.

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors attempted suicide during the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group's deployment. The disclosure has intensified scrutiny of crew welfare after months of reported stress, shortages and a record stretch at sea.

Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on board the carrier since it first deployed to sea last November made headlines in the United States, provoking criticism of President Donald Trump's war against Iran.

Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran and the carrier set a modern record for its time at sea, according to a letter from the service’s acting secretary, which was obtained by CNN.

Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on board the carrier since it first deployed to sea last November made headlines in the United States, provoking criticism of President Donald Trump's war against Iran.