USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln is making a scheduled port stop in Thailand for crew rest after spending over 250 days at sea. The visit follows reports of low morale and poor living conditions aboard the aircraft carrier during its deployment in the Middle East.
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Highlights the human toll of extended military deployments and the logistical challenges faced by the US Navy in maintaining operational readiness.
In a photo supplied by the US navy, the USS Abraham Lincoln is seen in the Indian Ocean on 22 August. Photograph: Zoe Simpson/US Navy/Handout Via Reuters In a photo supplied by the US navy, the USS Abraham Lincoln is seen in the Indian Ocean on 22 August. Photograph: Zoe Simpson/US Navy/Handout Via Reuters US military USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard
Prefer the Guardian on Google The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living conditions and low morale onboard the vessel.
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