USS Lincoln docks in Thailand after 270 days at sea amid Middle East tensions

After more than 270 days at sea, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang, Thailand, having been redirected from the Middle East amid tensions with Iran. The voyage has been tied to reports of deteriorating onboard conditions and mental-health struggles, fueling criticism of U.S. actions in the region. In Pattaya, authorities prepared security measures and arrangements to shuttle the 5,000 sailors ashore in groups, while acknowledging the city’s long history hosting American troops and its nightlife economy.