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Anna Betts

USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea

planes on the deck of an aircraft carrier
In a photo supplied by the US navy, the USS Abraham Lincoln is seen in the Indian Ocean on 22 August. Photograph: Zoe Simpson/US Navy/Handout Via Reuters

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living conditions and low morale onboard the vessel.

The Lincoln left the Middle East several days ago after being relieved by the USS George Washington, and is now heading home to San Diego. A Thai navy official told Reuters this week that the carrier was expected to make a brief port visit in Thailand next week for the crew to rest and recuperate before continuing their journey home.

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