Family members speak out as Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 9 months at sea
Summary
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked in Thailand on September 2, 2026, after spending a record 286 days at sea during a deployment to the Middle East. Family members expressed concern about the ship's long mission, while U.S. officials and President Donald Trump defended the deployment as necessary.Key Facts
- The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Laem Chabang, Thailand, after 286 days at sea, the longest deployment for the ship.
- This visit is the ship’s first full port stop since November 2025, when its deployment to the Middle East began.
- The ship will stay docked for several days before returning to its home base in San Diego.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ship faced repeated missile and drone attacks during the deployment.
- Some Democrats raised worries about food shortages, plumbing problems, and mental health issues among the crew.
- President Trump said the deployment "was not nearly long enough."
- Family members of sailors voiced mixed feelings, some concerned about the conditions and morale on board.
- The sailors will have free time in Pattaya, a beach city near the port known for its nightlife.
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