USS Abraham Lincoln Photos Reveal Warship's Condition As It Makes Port
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Pattaya, Thailand, after more than nine months at sea, marking a record long deployment supporting U.S. operations in the Middle East. Photos show the ship with rust and worn paint but no battle damage, while reports have highlighted supply shortages and mental health concerns among the crew, which U.S. officials have denied.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed for over nine months, longer than usual carrier missions that last six to seven months.
- The ship made a quick stop in Guam in December and docked in Pattaya on Wednesday after a long Middle East mission.
- Photos show rust and paint wear on the ship, which was commissioned in 1989, but no visible damage from conflict.
- Supply issues aboard included food and hygiene shortages, mold in showers, broken toilets, and missing mail.
- Family members reported crew mental health problems, including attempts to jump overboard; one sailor fell overboard but was rescued.
- The U.S. Navy denied a mental health crisis and said it is protecting all service members on the ship.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said media reports misrepresented conditions, while President Donald Trump commented the deployment was "not nearly long enough."
- Pattaya authorities hope the sailors’ visit will boost the local economy, which is known as a tourist hotspot.
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