USS Abraham Lincoln reaches Thailand after nine months at sea
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The United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after nine and a half months at sea.
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02 SEP 2026 — The USS Abraham Lincoln made its first port call in nine and a half months at Laem Chabang in Chonburi province, carrying about 5,000 people. The ship arrived after a Middle East deployment involving the US naval blockade and combat operations during the US-Israeli war on Iran. The destroyer USS Frank E Petersen Jr and other US naval vessels were also in the area. Sailors and Marines later traveled by bus to a resort hotel in Pattaya. Thai officials said the visit was intended for rest and recovery before the carrier returned to its US base. AP journalists reported rust on the ship’s hull and flight-deck edge. Captain Dan Keeler said the appearance was normal after a long deployment. Donald Trump had rejected concerns about the deployment’s length, while Keeler said the president spoke for himself. Rear Admiral Robert E Loughran said the crew deserved time to rest and recharge. The sailors and Marines were expected to remain in Thailand for several days.
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