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US aircraft carrier to stop in Thailand after 250 days at sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln holds about 5,000 crew members reportedly suffering through supply shortages, broken toilets and declining mental health. The warship recently left the Middle East and will pause at a Thai port next week before returning to San Diego. Relatives say several sailors have attempted to jump overboard, including one new father facing military discipline after being denied paternity leave.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 August 2026 at 18:01

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