USS Lincoln to dock in Thailand for ‘rest and recreation’ after sailors’ grueling deployment

USS Abraham Lincoln is set to dock in Thailand next week, giving sailors a chance for rest and recreation after reports of declining conditions and mental health issues onboard the ship.

The air craft carrier departed the Middle East on Saturday. It has gone without a port visit for over 200 days, setting a record for consecutive days spent at sea.

Standard naval deployments usually last between six and nine months, though active conflicts can lead to extensions.

Carrying roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, the vessel will arrive in Thailand…