đŸ•’ Created

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived at a port in eastern Thailand to provide rest for thousands of U.S. sailors and Marines.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived at Laem Chabang Port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday. This marks the first full port stop for the ship after 286 days at sea during a deployment supporting military operations in the Middle East.

Show the rest of this summary

Approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines are expected to disembark for a four-day rest and relaxation period. Rear Adm. Robert E. Loughran, commander of Carrier Strike Group 3, stated that the arrival provides a well-deserved opportunity for service members to rest and recharge. The ship's arrival is expected to inject approximately $3 million into the local economy of Pattaya, a nearby coastal resort city. Service members will receive three liberty days and one day of duty aboard the ship. While the ship is on its way home to San Diego, local businesses in Pattaya have put up banners to welcome the sailors. Thai police have increased security and patrols along the roads to accommodate the visit.

Sources

Paywall and unreadable sources