USS Abraham Lincoln shows wear after 286 days at sea
By The BriefBrief
The USS Abraham Lincoln was seen in port in Thailand for its only liberty call of the cruise after 286 days at sea. Photos and observations depict the carrier as having sustained high-tempo combat operations for months, leaving it looking heavily worn.
WHO:USS Abraham Lincoln
WHAT:The aircraft carrier arrived in port in Thailand for its only liberty call and appeared heavily worn after 286 days at sea.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET
WHERE:Thailand
WHY:It was the carrier’s scheduled only liberty call during its 286-day cruise after months of high-tempo combat operations.
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