US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Departs Thailand After Respite Visit
The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand after a five-day visit. Captain Dan Keeler thanked the people of Thailand for their hospitality. The Lincoln, with around 5,000 personnel, has a deployment that may last six to nine months, often extended during conflicts. During its visit, sailors and Marines enjoyed time in Pattaya.
- World News
- 1 min read
The U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit, ending a respite from an extended deployment that included operations in the Middle East, the U.S. Navy said.
“We would like to thank the people of Thailand for their incredible hospitality,” U.S. Navy Captain Dan Keeler, the Abraham Lincoln’s commanding officer, said in a statement.
Naval deployments typically last for six to nine months, but during times of conflict that can be extended.
The nuclear-powered Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 personnel, was involved in the U.S. naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran and - according to Democratic lawmakers - set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea.
Accompanied by other U.S. naval vessels, the Lincoln arrived early on Wednesday in Thailand, the United States' only treaty partner in mainland Southeast Asia, during a visit that Thai officials said would last five days.
Busloads of sailors and Marines wearing civilian clothes, many smiling and waving, started arriving at a hotel in the resort city of Pattaya, about 150 km (93 miles) southeast of Bangkok, shortly after their ships docked.
Published By : Melvin Narayan
Published On: 6 September 2026 at 12:52 IST