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USS Abraham Lincoln crew visits Thailand’s Pattaya, in photos

Sep 2, 2026, 4:34 AM | Updated: Sep 3, 2026, 2:58 am

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Chonburi, T...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at the port in Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Credit: AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit

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USS Abraham Lincoln crew visits Thailand’s Pattaya, in photos