USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 286 days at sea

Published September 2, 2026 11:42am ET



About 5,000 service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand on Wednesday after sailing at sea for 286 days, marking the aircraft carrier’s longest deployment.

The Lincoln and other ships in its carrier strike group docked in the port of Laem Chabang, while accompanying vessels landed in nearby ports.

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