USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after five-day port call
The nuclear-powered carrier USS Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday, ending a five-day visit that marked a brief pause in its extended Middle East deployment.
The U.S. Navy announced that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departed Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit. The carrier, which carries about 5,000 crew members, has been operating in the Middle East for an extended period, including participation in the naval blockade and combat operations related to the conflict with Iran.
Captain Dan Keeler, the ship’s commanding officer, thanked Thai authorities for their hospitality. The carrier arrived in Pattaya, a resort city southeast of Bangkok, early Wednesday, accompanied by other U.S. naval vessels. Sailors and Marines disembarked in civilian clothing and were seen at a local hotel. Naval deployments typically last six to nine months, but can be lengthened during periods of conflict.