USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at Laem Chabang, Thailand on 2026-09-02 after more than nine months at sea, with 5,000 sailors and Marines heading to Pattaya for rest and recreation. ^[1] The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand, on September 2, 2026, ending a 286-day deployment at sea. ^[2] Captain Dan Keeler, commanding officer of USS Abraham Lincoln, said the port visit was the first of the 'historic deployment' after 286 days at sea. ^[3] Rear Admiral Robert Loughran, commander of US Carrier Strike Group 3, said in a statement that the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln at Laem Chabang provides a well-deserved opportunity for sailors and Marines to rest and recharge. ^[4] Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health on the USS Abraham Lincoln, including attempted suicides, made headlines in the United States and provoked criticism of President Donald Trump's war against Iran. ^[5] Democratic lawmakers stated that the deployment set a modern-day record for consecutive days at sea. ^[6] Reports indicate mental health concerns and deteriorating conditions on board the ship during the deployment. ^[7] The carrier, carrying roughly 5,000 personnel, was involved in the US naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran. ^[8]