The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in eastern Thailand after more than 250 days on duty in the Middle East. The ship brought about 5,000 U.S. service members who will rest and recover before heading back to their home base.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang port in Chonburi province, Thailand.
- The ship had been deployed in the Middle East supporting U.S. operations against Iran.
- It spent over 250 days continuously at sea, setting a record for its length of deployment.
- The long deployment caused concerns about crew mental health and shortages of food and hygiene supplies.
- The USS George Washington, normally based in Asia, took over the Lincoln’s duties in the Middle East in August.
- Many crew members will visit the nearby beach town of Pattaya during their stop.
- Thai officials expect the visit to help the local economy and have increased security for the visit.
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