The USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand Following Its Middle East Deployment
The 5,000-member crew is on a five-day rest stop after more than 200 days at sea and reports of mental health concerns aboard.
- 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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