USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea

Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living conditions and low morale onboard the vessel. The Lincoln left the Middle East several days ago after being relieved by the USS George Washington, and is now heading home to San Diego. A Thai navy official told Reuters this week that the carrier was expected to make a brief port visit in Thailand next week for the crew to rest and recuperate before continuing their journey home. “The stop is ‌a ⁠routine port visit intended to allow personnel to rest and recuperate … as well as to receive logistical support,” the spokesperson for the Thai navy said. Earlier this week, the Thai navy said that three ships from a US navy carrier strike group would be making a brief port call in eastern Thailand to allow personnel to rest. No military exercises would take place during the visit, the statement