USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to Thailand After Record 286-Day Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has docked in Thailand following a record-breaking 286-day deployment, one of the longest continuous naval missions in history. Despite visible wear on the carrier, the crew of roughly 5,000 sailors is beginning shore leave in Pattaya after months at sea.
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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
Read full article →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.
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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.
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