USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Thailand following a 270-day deployment marked by reports of poor living conditions and mental health issues among the crew. The ship's extended time at sea has drawn scrutiny regarding the welfare of its sailors.
Why it matters
Raises concerns about military personnel welfare and the operational strain of long-term naval deployments in geopolitical hotspots.
Waiting journalists take photos of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Laem Chabang port, near the city of Pattaya in Thailand after more than 270 days at sea./Getty Images Waiting journalists take photos of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Laem Chabang port, near the city of Pattaya in Thailand after more than 270 days at sea./Getty Images Thailand USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment
Prefer the Guardian on Google The USS Abraham Lincoln, an US aircraft carrier at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a Thai port.
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