After over 200 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand
LAEM CHABANG, Thailand, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln steamed into Thailand'sLaem Chabang on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea, including a long deployment in the Middle East, amid reports of mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard. The Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard, has set a modern-day record for…
The US Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Thailand after over 200 days at sea. The ship, carrying around 5,000 sailors and Marines, docked at Laem Chabang port in Chonburi province. According to Al-Monitor, the Lincoln set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
The deployment included a long stint in the Middle East, with the Winnipeg Free Press reporting that the ship had been supporting the US war against Iran. There have been concerns about the mental health of crew members and deteriorating conditions on board due to the lengthy deployment.
The Winnipeg Free Press reported a record-setting 250 days at sea, while Al-Monitor stated over 200 days. The typical naval deployment is between six and nine months, but can be extended during times of conflict.
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