USS Abraham Lincoln carrier to stop in Thailand after extended Middle East deployment
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will visit Thailand for a brief rest period following more than 250 days at sea supporting operations against Iran, amid reports of crew strain and supply shortages.
The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to make a short stop in Thailand after completing a deployment that lasted over 250 days at sea in support of operations against Iran, Thai officials said Wednesday. A government source, who requested anonymity, said the carrier will dock for a brief rest and recovery period, though the exact port and arrival date were not disclosed for security reasons. The Royal Thai Navy announced that three ships from the carrier strike group would also stop in eastern Thailand, emphasizing that no joint military exercises are planned. The U.S. embassy in Bangkok did not respond to requests for comment, and the Navy declined to provide further details.