The USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand Following Its Middle East Deployment
Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines will get rest and recuperation after a record 286 days at sea, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand for a five-day rest stop following a record-setting deployment in the Middle East.
- The Lincoln spent more than 200 days at sea, setting a modern-day record for consecutive days; deteriorating conditions including supply shortages and mental health concerns prompted the port call.
- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from Connecticut, wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month expressing "serious concern" about living conditions and mail delays aboard the carrier.
- Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches anticipates an economic boost for the city, though officials enforced strict rules prohibiting sailors from jet skiing, wrestling, and boxing.
- US Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryle Caudle acknowledged last week that extended deployments stress the Navy; he prefers seven-month rotations but noted "the enemy gets a vote.
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The crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has streamed into Pattaya, Thailand, as part of the port call after the ship's lengthy deployment to the Middle East
The U.S. Navy USS Lincoln, which carried out a war deterrence mission against Iran, has arrived in Thailand after a long voyage of 286 days. Severe rust and moss were observed on the revealed hull, exposing chronic problems such as the overuse of carrier forces and maintenance delays. While the Navy explained that this was an inevitable result of the operational environment, concerns are growing regarding the impact that accumulated fatigue will…
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