Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUSS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, with the Pattaya skyline in backdrop (Reuters)USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand on Wednesday for a five-day rest and relaxation visit following a record 286 consecutive days at sea near the Strait of Hormuz. After its arrival, onlookers quickly noticed visible signs of deterioration on the warship, including rusted metal and peeling paint, following its long deployment. When asked about the carrier’s appearance, Capt. Dan Keeler, the Lincoln’s commanding officer, said that “it is normal for a long deployment and we’re not going to make further comments.”The extended deployment also wore on military members’ physical and mental wellbeing with reports of food shortages and suicide attempts onboard.Local officials in Pattaya City expect the visit by thousands of U.S. sailors and Marines to inject roughly $3 million into the local economy, prompting police to increase security and crack down on prostitution. In fullUSS Lincoln docks with rusted metal and chipped paint after record-setting stint at seaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Captain of USS Lincoln shuts down questions about ship’s condition in Thailand
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUSS Abraham Lincoln sails toward Laem Chabang Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, with the Pattaya skyline in backdrop (Reuters)USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang Port in Thailand on Wednesday for a five-day rest and relaxation visit following a record 286 consecutive days at sea near the Strait of Hormuz. After its arrival, onlookers quickly noticed visible signs of deterioration on the warship, including rusted metal and peeling paint, following its long deployment. When asked about the carrier’s appearance, Capt. Dan Keeler, the Lincoln’s commanding officer, said that “it is normal for a long deployment and we’re not going to make further comments.”The extended deployment also wore on military members’ physical and mental wellbeing with reports of food shortages and suicide attempts onboard.Local officials in Pattaya City expect the visit by thousands of U.S. sailors and Marines to inject roughly $3 million into the local economy, prompting police to increase security and crack down on prostitution. In fullUSS Lincoln docks with rusted metal and chipped paint after record-setting stint at seaMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
