La cinci zile după ce a ajuns în Thailanda, portavionul USS Abraham Lincoln a părăsit portul de lângă Pattaya, cu destinaţia San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier left Laem Chabang, Thailand, after a long deployment at sea, sparking discussions about crew conditions. The crew enjoyed five days of rest in Pattaya, contributing significantly to the local economy. Despite concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers regarding living conditions aboard, no major incidents occurred during their stay. The carrier is now heading back to San Diego after being replaced in the Middle East by another carrier.