CNN: More than 200 sailors moved off aircraft carrier after multiple suicides
More than 200 sailors have moved off the USS George Washington aircraft carrier after multiple deaths by suicide among the crew, including three in less than one week in April, according to the Navy.
The sailors are moving to a local Navy installation as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier continues to go through a years-long refueling and overhaul process at the shipyard in Newport News in Virginia.
Over the past 12 months, seven members of the crew have died, including four by suicide, prompting the Navy to open an investigation into the command climate and culture on board the Nimitz-class carrier.
The commanding officer of the carrier, Capt. Brent Gaut, made the decision to allow sailors living on board the ship to move to other accommodations, according to a statement from Naval Air Force Atlantic.
On the first day of the move, which began Monday, more than 200 sailors left the carrier and moved to a nearby Navy facility.
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WNU Editor: The US Navy is now reporting 10 suicides in the past ten months aboard the aircraft carrier .... 'Beating suicide is like beating cancer': US Navy's top enlisted officer says deaths aboard USS Washington, where 10 sailors have died in 10 months, are a 'problem' as devastated parents of one say 'terrible' working conditions are 'not fair' (Daily Mail).
After A Rash Of Suicides US Navy Moves 260 Sailors Living Aboard The USS George Washington To Move Off Ship
After Outcry, 260 Sailors From USS George Washington Will Move Ashore -- Maritime Executive
Report: Hundreds of USS George Washington sailors living aboard ship to be moved off -- Navy Times
Suicides prompt Navy to offer USS George Washington sailors on-land housing -- NYPost
Navy moving hundreds of sailors off USS George Washington following deaths -- NYDaily News
Navy allowing many USS George Washington sailors to move off ship after deaths and suicides -- ABC News
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