The USS Abraham Lincoln's Long Deployment in Thailand Raises Questions About Military Life The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln in Thailand after nine months at sea highlights the toll prolonged military deployments can take on those serving.
More than 5,000 sailors and Marines are finally getting a break from the stresses of war as the largest aircraft carrier in the world docks in Laem Chabang.
The length of this deployment is striking – nine months at sea is an eternity for any sailor, especially one serving on a vessel like the USS Abraham Lincoln.