Image Credits: Wikipedia The U.S. military has denied reports that sailors died in a fight aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln or that the aircraft carrier has seen a rise in suicidal thoughts and attempts during its long deployment in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that recent reports about deaths and mental health problems among the crew were false. It said no service member aboard the carrier has died during the deployment and that a sailor who fell overboard on Aug. 3 was quickly and safely rescued. The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed since Nov. 21, 2025. The carrier was sent to the Middle East after the Israel-Iran war began on Feb. 28 and has since taken part in combat operations and the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports. CENTCOM said the carrier has now spent more than 260 days at sea, carried out 10,000 aircraft flights and used 1.5 million pounds of ordnance. The command also said the ship has an 84.4% crew reenlistment rate, among the highest for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. It said the sailors and Marines of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group remain “resilient and resolved.” Navy denies rise in suicide concerns The military’s statement came after media reports raised concerns about the crew’s mental health and morale. Military Times reported an interview with a Navy spouse whose husband allegedly tried to jump overboard from the Lincoln. Another military spouse said her husband intervened in a separate incident. The Navy said it had “not identified” an increase in reported suicidal ideation or suicide attempts aboard the carrier. “We know that extended deployments place a significant strain on our service members and their families,” Navy officials said, adding that the service takes the wellbeing of its personnel seriously. The Navy said sailors have access to counselors, chaplains, fleet and family support services and medical professionals. Families r