- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Pattaya, Thailand, allowing around 5,000 sailors and Marines to go ashore after nearly nine months at sea.
- Service members faced food shortages and mental health challenges on the ship as their deployment dragged out amid ongoing conflicts in Iran.
- While historically known for sex tourism, Pattaya has rebranded in recent years as a family-friendly destination featuring golf courses, malls, and outdoor activities.
- The commanding officer of the USS Abraham Lincoln warned the crew against engaging in prostitution, which violates US military code and Thai law.
- Local Thai business owners and officials welcomed the service members' arrival to help boost the local economy before the ship returns to San Diego.
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