Tinker Base Suicide Investigation: Perryman Addresses Navy Deaths

Tinker Base Suicide Investigation Ongoing

A Tinker Base suicide investigation is underway after six U.S. Navy service members assigned to a specialized unit died by suicide in 2025.

The sailors were part of Strategic Communications Wing 1, based at Tinker Air Force Base, according to the U.S. Navy.

Perryman Addresses Tinker Base Suicide Investigation

During questioning before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Master Chief Petty Officer, John Perryman spoke about the ongoing Tinker Base suicide investigation.

Perryman says, " a new report is pending on the incidents but so far no commonalities have been identified for the string of suicides."

Master Chief Petty Officer John Perryman

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Mental Health Concerns and Response

The Tinker Base suicide investigation has raised concerns about access to care for service members.

In response, the Navy says additional resources, including embedded counselors and chaplain teams, have been deployed to support the unit.

The group operates the E-6B Mercury aircraft, often referred to as the “Doomsday Plane,” and includes more than 1,000 personnel.

Anyone in crisis is urged to call 988, the national mental health lifeline. Service members can press 1 to reach the Military Crisis Line.

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