Multiple sailors have reportedly attempted to go overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln during an open-ended deployment, now nearing nine months at sea.
Annabelle Loma’s husband attempted to jump overboard and is now on medical hold, fearing a dishonorable discharge will end his 13-year Navy career, according to Military Times.
María Rodríguez’s husband prevented another sailor from jumping by grabbing his arms, with three other sailors assisting.
“He said he hadn’t felt adrenaline like that in his life,” Rodríguez said.
The roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines deployed November 21 to support U.S. operations against Iran were expected to return by May.
Over 200 family members met with Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and expressed concerns about sailors’ exhaustion and deteriorating living conditions.
Vice Admiral Joseph Cahill acknowledged the toll on families and service members.
The Navy has not disclosed how many sailors have attempted suicide or self-harm during the deployment.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is being prepared for relief, though no timeline was provided.
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