USS Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand After Record 286-Day Deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after 9 months at sea

The port visit comes amid reports of severe emotional strain and poor conditions on board following nine months at sea.

USS Lincoln docks with rusted metal and chipped paint after record-setting stint at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln will remain in Thailand for five days before it begins its return trip to San Diego

By Graig Graziosi

Pattaya, once Thailand's 'Sin City,' beckons weary sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln

Many US Navy ships dock at nearby deep-water facilities such as Laem Chabang Port and the Sattahip Royal Thai Navy Base, both less than an hour away by road.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record-breaking 286-day deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln was involved in the US naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran and set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.

USS Abraham Lincoln's crew of 5,000 arrive at Thai resort town after 286 days at sea

The crew disembarked in a resort town with a seedy reputation after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board.

US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand after lengthy Middle East deployment

By The National