USS Abraham Lincoln crew of 5,000 docks in Pattaya following 250-day mission
Around 5,000 crew members from the USS Abraham Lincoln have arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, marking the end of a lengthy 250-day deployment that involved missions in the Middle East. As the sailors hit Walking Street with nine months of saved pay, the US Naval Attache reminded them to follow both American and Thai regulations. Local tourism businesses are optimistic that the visit will provide a significant lift to the area's economy.