At least two sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier have reportedly attempted to jump overboard. This incident highlights growing concerns from crew members’ families during the extended deployment for the conflict with Iran.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed since November, moving from the Pacific to the Middle East as the U.S. prepared to initiate its conflict with Tehran at the end of February. Families of around 5,000 sailors and Marines onboard have sounded alarms regarding shortages in supplies, extended work hours, and fears of potential self-harm, according to recent reports.

Last week, over 200 family members of the sailors gathered with Hung Cao, the acting Secretary of the Navy, as reported by Stars and Stripes, a specialized media outlet. A follow-up virtual meeting was also held between Navy leaders and the families of the sailors and Marines to discuss issues related to mental health and safety, based on recordings reviewed by MS NOW.

Cao announced that the USS Theodore Roosevelt would eventually relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, though the timeline remains unspecified. In an interview with the Navy Times, Annabelle Loma shared that her husband attempted to jump overboard due to being overextended. In a separate event, Maria Rodriguez reported that her husband intervened when a shipmate attempted to go overboard.

The Pentagon has been contacted by Newsweek for comments, though inquiries were made outside usual working hours. Responding to concerns about mental health, the Navy emphasized its commitment to listening to families, supporting service members, and ensuring the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is adequately resourced for its mission, as communicated to Stars and Stripes.

This story is developing, with further details expected to emerge.