It came to the fore with suicide allegations: 322 days later in the USA

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which set out for the South China Sea in November 2025 in the US state of California and reached the Middle East in January before the attacks on Iran on February 28, returned to the USA after a 322-day mission. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was welcomed with a ceremony at the North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego. He was welcomed by crew members, family and friends.

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM) data, more than 5 thousand sailors and marines were on the aircraft carrier and its attack group.

IT HAS NOT BEEN AT ANY PORT FOR 265 DAYS.

During the 322-day mission, USS Abraham Lincoln did not make a port visit for 265 days and remained at sea for a record time. During his long mission, Lincoln was on the agenda many times due to the deterioration of conditions on the ship, water pollution, lack of food, and some crew members attempting suicide. US President Donald Trump described the news about USS Lincoln as "fake news". However, last September, US Navy Deputy Hung Cao announced that 8 sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier attempted suicide.

HIS TERM OF OFFICE WAS EXTENDED DUE TO THE IRAN WAR

The aircraft carrier's mission, which was originally scheduled to end in May, was extended by the start of the Iran war in February. In August, the aircraft carrier USS George Washington was sent to the region to replace USS Abraham Lincoln after a 9-month mission. The Lincoln crew had stopped in Thailand on the way home, visited bars, shopping malls and beaches on their first landing, and then continued their journey to the United States.

SUICIDE IS ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF DEATH IN THE US NAVY

A study published in January 2025 involving 956 sailors revealed that soldiers serving on ships in the US Navy experienced the highest rate of "serious psychological distress" compared to other units of the US army. It was noted that there are unique stressors such as poor living conditions, noise and busy schedules that do not leave enough time for sleep and rest.