Sailors on U.S. Aircraft Carrier Attempt to Jump Overboard as Lengthy Deployment Grinds On

Military families are demanding congressional action over a growing mental health crisis onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, after at least six incidents in which sailors attempted to jump overboard amid an extended deployment. The Lincoln has been at sea for over 260 consecutive days – a modern-day naval record – while supporting U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Families say sailors have been forced to endure excruciatingly long shifts and shortages of food and basic supplies like toothpaste and soap. www.democracynow.org