USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand for a four-day liberty stop after months at sea

The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang Port in eastern Thailand for a four-day rest-and-relaxation stop after 286 days at sea, much of it spent supporting operations in the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. About 5,000 sailors and Marines are expected to disembark for three liberty days, boosting Pattaya’s economy by roughly $3 million. The visit marks the ship’s return journey to San Diego, with wear visible on the vessel and heightened security and local coordination as thousands of personnel prepare to rejoin civilian life ashore.