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In Photos: USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after gruelling Middle East deployment

Updated On: 02 September, 2026 02:32 PM IST | Janhavi Pingale

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived at Laem Chabang port in Thailand on September 2, following a gruelling deployment in the Middle East. Carrying around 5,000 service members, the US Navy carrier spent more than 250 consecutive days at sea while supporting US military operations against Iran. (Pics/AFP)

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US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is seen off Laem Chabang Port, in the Gulf of Thailand. Pic/AFP
US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is seen off Laem Chabang Port, in the Gulf of Thailand. Pic/AFP
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The USS Abraham Lincoln's visit to Thailand is expected to bring thousands of service members to nearby Pattaya, with local authorities preparing for the visit and increased security
The USS Abraham Lincoln's visit to Thailand is expected to bring thousands of service members to nearby Pattaya, with local authorities preparing for the visit and increased security
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The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln in Thailand marks a rest-and-recovery stop for service members following one of the carrier's longest uninterrupted periods at sea
The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln in Thailand marks a rest-and-recovery stop for service members following one of the carrier's longest uninterrupted periods at sea
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The US aircraft carrier, carrying about 5,000 service members, makes its way towards Laem Chabang Port following its deployment in the Middle East
The US aircraft carrier, carrying about 5,000 service members, makes its way towards Laem Chabang Port following its deployment in the Middle East
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The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand after completing a lengthy Middle East deployment that kept the carrier at sea for more than 250 days
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand after completing a lengthy Middle East deployment that kept the carrier at sea for more than 250 days
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Aircraft are seen on the flight deck of the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as it approaches Laem Chabang Port near Pattaya, Thailand, on September 2, 2026
Aircraft are seen on the flight deck of the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln as it approaches Laem Chabang Port near Pattaya, Thailand, on September 2, 2026

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