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Thai Resort Prepares for USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors After 270-Day Deployment

Thai authorities in Pattaya increase security to welcome sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln returning from a record 270-day Middle East deployment.

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Authorities in Pattaya, Thailand, have stepped up security to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln after a deployment of more than 270 consecutive days at sea. [1] The crew of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to visit Pattaya, Thailand, for a temporary shore leave after approximately ten months at sea. [2] Provincial Governor Narit Niramaiwong told AFP that about 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance for the arrival. [3] Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health onboard, including attempted suicides, have made headlines in the US and provoked criticism of Donald Trump's war against Iran. [4] The USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore on its way back to the US after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East as part of the US war against Iran. [5] Governor Narit Niramaiwong announced that the city is prepared to welcome approximately 5,000 sailors and marines. [6] Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches stated that the massive aircraft carrier would dock in the city's port on Tuesday. [7] Poramase Ngampiches expressed hope that the soldiers could spend up to 100 million Baht (approximately 2.6 million Euro) during their stay. [8]
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  1. Authorities in Pattaya, Thailand, have stepped up security to welcome thousands of sailors and marines from the USS Abraham Lincoln after a deployment of more than 270 consecutive days at sea. · The Guardian
  2. The crew of the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled to visit Pattaya, Thailand, for a temporary shore leave after approximately ten months at sea. · DER STANDARD
  3. Provincial Governor Narit Niramaiwong told AFP that about 600 officials will provide security and other necessary assistance for the arrival. · The Guardian
  4. Reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health onboard, including attempted suicides, have made headlines in the US and provoked criticism of Donald Trump's war against Iran. · The Guardian
  5. The USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore on its way back to the US after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East as part of the US war against Iran. · The Guardian
  6. Governor Narit Niramaiwong announced that the city is prepared to welcome approximately 5,000 sailors and marines. · DER STANDARD
  7. Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches stated that the massive aircraft carrier would dock in the city's port on Tuesday. · DER STANDARD
  8. Poramase Ngampiches expressed hope that the soldiers could spend up to 100 million Baht (approximately 2.6 million Euro) during their stay. · DER STANDARD
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