A Welcome Reprieve for US Service Members, But Bigger Questions Linger The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier's arrival in Thailand marks a welcome respite for thousands of US sailors and Marines who have spent over 280 days at sea.
The record setting deployment has been marked by concerns about supply shortages and the effects on mental health.
The ship's worn paint and rusted metal suggest a deployment that pushed the limits of endurance for both vessel and crew. Rear Adm. Robert E.