USS Abraham Lincoln May Not Head Straight Home After Thailand
Crew aboard the aircraft carrier were able to get off the vessel for the first time in over 250 days on Wednesday.
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier, may not head straight home after a stop in Thailand, according to the wife of a crew member. The deployment, which began in November 2025, was initially expected to end in early summer but has been extended due to the ship being rerouted to support U.S. operations in the Middle East, related to the Iran war.
A senior navy official explained that the Lincoln had not completed its required time in the Indo-Pacific because its deployment area was not part of that region. Therefore, according to the navy, the carrier must remain in the Indo-Pacific and cannot return home until it meets that time obligation. The Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand on Wednesday after a record-setting period at sea, with around 5,000 sailors and Marines getting a chance to rest and recharge.
Rear Admiral Robert E. Loughran, commander of Carrier Strike Group 3, emphasized that the visit underscores the strong partnership between the U.S. and Thailand. While the navy has not independently confirmed the reason for the additional port call, multiple port visits during a carrier's return phase are common. The family of the crew member is relieved by the arrival but still unaware of when their father will be home.
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