USS Abraham Lincoln crew in Thailand
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USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand on Sep 2, 2026, giving 5,000 crew first shore leave.
The break follows a record 250-day deployment supporting the Iran war, with concerns over.
背景
The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left San Diego in November 2025 and was deployed to the Middle East to support U.S. military operations in the war against Iran. The deployment was extended, keeping the crew at sea for a record-setting period without a port stop, leading to concerns about deteriorating living conditions and mental health. The ship's arrival in Thailand provides a much-needed rest and relaxation stop before returning home.
来龙去脉
- Nov 21, 2025The USS Abraham Lincoln departed its home port of San Diego for a scheduled deployment.
- Feb 2026The war with Iran began, extending the Lincoln's mission and intensifying crew workload.
- Aug 30, 2026The Lincoln sailed past Singapore en route to Thailand, after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days.
- Sep 1, 2026Pattaya businesses prepared for the arrival of about 5,000 U.S. sailors, with bars and venues staging events to welcome them.
- Sep 2, 2026The USS Abraham Lincoln docked at Laem Chabang port near Pattaya, Thailand; crew began shore leave, with some areas like Soi 6 off-limits after sunset.
- Sep 6, 2026The Lincoln is scheduled to depart Thailand and begin its journey home across the Pacific to San Diego.
各方怎么说
- Official
- Thai officials, including Pattaya's mayor, facilitated the port call, organizing shuttle buses and designating hotels, while restricting certain areas to ensure order.
- Crew
- Sailors expressed excitement about being on dry land, sleeping, and going home, though some were told not to discuss living conditions on board.
- Local Business
- Pattaya bar owners and venues welcomed the influx of sailors, expecting a boost to the local economy from shore leave spending.
- Concern
- Reports highlighted deteriorating living conditions on the carrier, including shortages of food and hygiene products, and concerns about crew mental health.
待核实
Reports of deteriorating living conditions on board, including food and hygiene shortages, are based on crew accounts but not officially confirmed.