The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand after a long deployment. Its hull showed rust, and crew morale was reportedly affected by shortages. US officials disputed claims of deteriorating conditions and excessive deployment length. Admiral Brad Cooper inspected the vessel and praised the crew's resilience. Navy representatives stated no rise in suicide attempts was documented.

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, its first regular port call in more than eight months, ending a marathon stint at sea in the Middle East…

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East