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A young sailor died by suicide. Her family blames health care gaps and long deployment

NPR News·September 29, 2026·1 min read

Jamie Bethea, a 21-year-old mass communication specialist, died by suicide in June after being deployed on the USS Fort Lauderdale for more than 11 months. Her family blames health care gaps and the long deployment for her death, raising concerns about mental health support for sailors.

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