US Aircraft Carrier George HW Bush Anchors in Phuket
Last Updated on October 5, 2026 by Jeff Tomas PHUKET – The US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush arrived off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, on Sunday. This massive ship brought roughly 4,800 sailors and Marines to the popular resort island. The crew is stepping ashore for a well-deserved rest and recreation break. […] The post US Aircraft Carrier George HW Bush Anchors in Phuket first…
The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush anchored off Thailand's popular resort island of Phuket on Sunday, carrying approximately 4,800 personnel for a rest-and-recreation visit. This came after months of supporting US operations in the Middle East, according to Reuters. The Nimitz-class carrier had been operating in the Arabian Sea throughout the conflict with Iran.
The ship is set to remain anchored offshore while crew members disembark through Phuket Deep Sea Port, spending their time on the island between October 4 and 9.
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