USS Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand, heads home after months at sea
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier called the USS Abraham Lincoln spent over 250 days at sea before docking in Thailand. The ship stayed in Thailand for five days. It has now left Thailand and is heading back to the United States after nearly 300 days at sea total.
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9 sourcesUSS Abraham Lincoln Sailors in Pattaya Tell of Strain After Months at Sea
Family members speak out as Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 9 months at sea
Long-awaited port call in Thailand brings mixed feelings for USS Lincoln sailors
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286 days at sea
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27 sourcesMother of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor "so relieved" son has arrived in Thailand
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea, reports of poor conditions
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9 sourcesUSS Abraham Lincoln heading home to America after five ‘incredible’ days in Thailand
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand, after more than 9 months at sea
USS Lincoln sailors finally hit dry land in Thailand after a record 264 straight days at sea
Thai resort city cracks down on prostitution ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln arrival
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6 articlesUSS Abraham Lincoln Pulls Into Thailand A Rusty Mess After 286 Days At Sea
USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 arrive in Thailand after 270 days at sea
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea
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The story so far
3 developments- Sep 1Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after months of combat in Middle East
- Sep 2USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea, reports of poor conditions
- Sep 7Only center coverage:USS Abraham Lincoln heads back to US after 5-day Thailand port visit
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