USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its crew arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for a port visit after a long deployment in the Middle East lasting 286 days. The ship had been supporting U.S. operations against Iran and set a record with 264 days at sea without stopping before arriving in Thailand.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln crew arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 3, 2026.
- The ship was deployed for 286 days in total, including 264 days continuously at sea.
- The deployment supported U.S. military actions against Iran in the Middle East.
- There were reports about crew mental health and food shortages during the deployment, but the Navy minimized these issues.
- President Donald Trump stated that the deployment was “not nearly long enough.”
- Several other ships from the Lincoln’s strike group are also docked in different Thai ports.
- Local vendors in Pattaya sold souvenirs to the sailors during the port visit.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln is very large, about as long as three American football fields.
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