A U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, will pause its voyage in Thailand next week for a short port visit, allowing its crew to rest after months at sea supporting operations in the Middle East. The stop follows reports of strained living conditions and low morale among personnel, who have spent over 250 consecutive days deployed. The carrier recently departed the region after being relieved by another vessel and is now en route to its home base in San Diego. Thai navy officials describe the visit as a routine opportunity for the crew to recover before completing their journey home.
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboardThe 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.The Lincoln left the Middle East several days ago after being relieved by the USS George Washington, and is now heading home to San Diego. A Thai navy official told Reuters this week that the carrier was expected to make a brief port visit in Thailand next week for the crew to rest and recuperate before continuing their journey home. Continue reading...
