USS Abraham Lincoln Recharges in Thailand | Thailand News

Thailand News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group ended a five-day port call in Pattaya, Thailand, with 5,000 sailors and Marines heading back to sea after nearly nine months at sea. The visit — the carrier’s first in almost nine months — offered crew members a rare chance to unwind, explore local culture, and boost the Thai economy through tourism. Captain Dan Keeler praised the warm Thai hospitality and highlighted the importance of morale-building tours that let service members savor local food and sights. Now back on patrol in the Seventh Fleet area, the strike group continues its mission to ensure…