USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand After Nine-Month Deployment
· World · Euronews, France 24, The Hindu
The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at the port of Laem Chabang in Thailand on Wednesday for a scheduled rest-and-recreation visit. This marks the first port call for the 5,000 sailors and Marines on board after 286 days at sea during a deployment that included operations in the South China Sea and the Middle East. The visit comes amid criticism from US lawmakers regarding reports of poor living conditions, broken plumbing, and mental health crises on the vessel. Pattaya's mayor confirmed that local authorities have implemented safety measures for the visiting troops, including a ban on water sports and cannabis use.
Why it matters
The deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln reflects the US military's continued presence in the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, while the controversy over crew welfare draws scrutiny to US naval operations.
Read the original report — Euronews
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