US Navy set to punish sailor who attempted suicide amid USS Lincoln scandal
A US Navy sailor who jumped off the USS Abraham Lincoln amid harsh conditions has been charged with disciplinary action, sparking sharp reactions from his family and advocates.
The sailor, who jumped overboard in what his wife described as an attempt to end his life, is now facing disciplinary charges, according to media reports published on Thursday.
He is accused of malingering, pretending to be ill, and absence without leave for jumping off the ship. His salary could be cut as part of the punishment.
The sailor's family has voiced anger at US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the military's mistreatment of mentally ill service members, in particular, and all US servicemen in general.
Families of sailors aboard the Lincoln have denounced Trump and Hegseth for failing to care for the well-being of the crew.
The sailor's wife has condemned the charges, arguing that someone experiencing a mental health crisis needs help, not punishment.
She told CNN that her husband is facing non-judicial punishment for violating articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
The sailor's father told CNN about his son's jump and the mental health issues that emerged during the ship's eight-month deployment supporting US operations during the war of aggression against Iran.
He cited the record duration of the mission, extreme heat, high humidity, and shortages of essential supplies as key factors damaging the health of those aboard.
The controversy comes after Lincoln's deployment was repeatedly extended to a record length during the US war on Iran, raising concerns over crew fatigue, prolonged time at sea, and deteriorating conditions caused by extreme weather and shortages of essential needs.
The sailor jumped overboard on August 3. He was evacuated from the ship to Naval Base San Diego ten days later. His first therapy appointment came on August 26.
Since then, the USS George Washington has replaced the Lincoln, which is reportedly heading back to Naval Base San Diego, the principal homeport of the US Pacific Fleet.
According to charging documents reviewed by MS NOW, the sailor has been accused of violating Article 83 for "malingering", defined as a service member "intentionally faking an illness or hurting themselves to avoid work, duty or service", and Article 86 for "absence without leave."
"I think they're insane for doing this to people who need mental help," the wife told MS NOW. "Instead of giving them help, this is just another huge stressor."
The couple, both 19, share a 3½-year-old son and welcomed a daughter in February while the sailor was deployed. His wife said he repeatedly requested paternity leave and was denied each time.
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