U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break

Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran. Paddock and Phuriphat Dejsuphong As the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln docked Wednesday morning in Thailand, the first of some 5,000 crew members were expected to begin arriving in the beach town of Pattaya to begin a handful of days of shore leave. For the sailors and Marines serving aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier, this is the first significant break they have had in more than nine months.

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Scoop News DeskThailand · Published Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:01 AM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM UTC

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After disembarking at the port of Laem Chabang, north of Pattaya, crew members were expected to bus into the city, where many have booked hotels for their shore leave, according to the city’s mayor, Poramet Ngampichet. “Our arrival in Laem Chabang provides a well-deserved opportunity for our Sailors and Marines to rest and recharge,” Rear Adm.

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