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Sailor went overboard USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month raising mental health concerns

Aug 13, 2026Center

A sailor went overboard off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier earlier this month, but was quickly rescued. Sources say the incident is under investigation as family members fear that its long deployment is worsening mental health issues. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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