US Military Presence in Thailand

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1. 4 Sep

   The Lincoln was supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 260 days.

   2 outlets · CBC
2. 6 Sep

   The ship will depart for the United States after its port call in Thailand.

   2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 8 articles

• 7 Sep USS Lincoln heads home as war with Iran escalatesThe US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to its home base with approximately 5,000 troops on board, ending a 9-month deployment. The ship was deployed for nearly 300 days, but the exact duration of the return trip is not specified. The article mentions an escalation in fighting between the US and Iran over the weekend, implying that tensions are rising. There is no further information about the nature or…CBS News
• 6 Sep Trump says USS Abraham Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough' amid outcry from familiesUS President Trump downplayed concerns from families of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors, saying their deployment "is not nearly long enough" amid reports of food shortages, plumbing failures, and severe fatigue. The deployment has stretched over 260 days, with a record amount of time spent at sea without a port visit. Sailors have reportedly tried to jump overboard due to the lengthy deployment, which has raised…Los Angeles Times
• 6 Sep Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln describe ‘the worst deployment that they have ever experienced’ after docking in ThailandUS Navy sailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln have spoken out about their nearly nine-month deployment at sea, describing it as "the worst deployment that they have ever experienced". According to interviews with MS NOW's Priya Sridhar, many service members were exhausted and frustrated by the prolonged time away from home. The ship's crew has been without a port call for 286 days, but during their brief…The Independent
• 6 Sep Huge, costly and decrepit... this slime-stained warship is a metaphor for Trump - and just one example of the US's bad strategy and bad leadership: PETER HITCHENSColumnist Peter Hitchens writes that the USS Abraham Lincoln, an American aircraft carrier, is a metaphor for President Trump's decline and the US's flawed strategy and leadership. The ship, which costs £10billion to replace, has been plagued by problems including rust, slime, and food shortages during its 260-day deployment at sea. Hitchens suggests that these issues are linked to Iran's successful destruction of a…Daily Mail
• 6 Sep Why did USS Lincoln turn up in Thailand looking so rusty?The USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier, docked in Thailand this week with visible signs of rust. Military experts consulted by BBC Verify attribute the condition to its nine-month deployment supporting the US-Israel war effort against Iran, saying the wear and tear is normal given the length of time at sea. No specific criticism of the ship's maintenance is made in the article, which instead focuses on…BBC
• 4 Sep How US military presence spurred Pattaya’s rise into Thailand’s city of pleasureThe article discusses how the presence of US military forces has contributed to Pattaya's development into Thailand's city of pleasure. The US military presence in Thailand began in the 1940s, and it is mentioned that sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln are currently visiting Pattaya after their ship entered a conflict zone with Iran in February. The article also mentions that the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln…South China Morning Post
• 4 Sep Two US sailors removed from Thai resort town after drunken brawlTwo US sailors from a ship making a port call to Thailand were removed after a drunken altercation with locals near Pattaya's Walking Street on Thursday. The incident was described as "trivial" by Thai police chief Colonel Anek Srathongyoo, who noted that the sailors did not violate any Thai law and were sent back to their ship without being charged. The sailors' visit has drawn global media attention due to reports…Euronews
• 4 Sep U.S. sailors hit the streets of Thailand after record-setting Middle East deploymentA group of US sailors arrived in Thailand on Thursday as part of a port call after a record-setting 286-day deployment to the Middle East. The USS Abraham Lincoln, which was supporting the US war against Iran, experienced concerns about deteriorating mental health and food shortages during its time at sea. According to the article, the ship spent over 264 days without docking, raising concerns about the welfare of…CBC

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