‘A fever dream’: USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew arrive in Thailand after record stint at sea
Summary
The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for shore leave after spending nearly nine months continuously at sea, a record for the ship. The sailors experienced limited fresh food and supplies on board, and some reported difficult living conditions, though the ship's captain confirmed enough food was available.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 spent almost nine months without shore leave, the longest continuous sea deployment for this ship.
- The sailors arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, where local officials and traditional dancers greeted them.
- Crews were told not to discuss ship conditions with journalists.
- Living conditions on board were reported as difficult, with limited fresh fruit, vegetables, soap, and toothpaste.
- The ship’s captain said complaints from first-time sailors were expected and compared it to sending kids off to college.
- There were reports of attempted suicides on the ship, but the captain did not comment due to an ongoing investigation.
- The deployment overlapped with a war involving the US and Israel against Iran.
- The USS Higgins crew also arrived in Pattaya, with some sailors acknowledging military service is not like a cruise.
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