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The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand for a rest stop and shore leave after an extended deployment in the Middle East, with nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard.
The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore on its way home from a grueling Middle East deployment that included operations against Iran, with a planned stop in Thailand for rest and recovery after more than 250 days at sea amid concerns about crew morale and shortages of supplies.
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group will make a brief port call in eastern Thailand for rest, recuperation, and logistical support after more than 200 days at sea. About 5,000 sailors and Marines are aboard, and no exercises are planned during the stop. The visit follows reports of morale and mental health concerns on board, which U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said were completely misrepresented.
The USS Howard (DDG-83), a Japan-based guided-missile destroyer, experienced a "soft grounding" near Bali while en route to a port visit. The ship was able to return to normal operations without assistance or significant damage. The commander of the Howard, Cmdr. Kenji Igawa, was subsequently removed from command due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead. The incident is currently under investigation.
The USS Howard, a guided-missile destroyer based in Japan, experienced a "soft grounding" as it arrived in Bali for a scheduled port visit. The ship was able to return to normal operations without injuries, and the incident is currently under investigation. Following the grounding, the commanding officer, Cmdr. Kenji Igawa, was relieved of his duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. Capt. Edward Angelinas has assumed command temporarily until a permanent replacement is identified.