Shopping to bar-hopping: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors unwind in Thailand after 250-day voyage
Summary
Nearly 5,000 sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for shore leave after being at sea for 250 days. They spent time shopping and enjoying the city’s nightlife, while following rules to avoid certain areas and behave according to U.S. and Thai laws.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln sailors docked in Pattaya after a record 250-day voyage.
- About 5,000 crew members came ashore, staying at beachside hotels like the Hard Rock Hotel.
- Many sailors focused on shopping initially rather than visiting bars.
- Pattaya’s famous Walking Street welcomed the crew with a large illuminated sign.
- Some bars linked to the city’s sex industry were off-limits to sailors.
- The crew had been on a mission related to tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran.
- Morale among sailors had been low during the long deployment at sea.
- Navy teams called Shore Liaison Groups helped maintain order and support sailors while on land.
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