The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday, ending a marathon stint in the Middle East that raised concerns about the welfare of its crew.

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after roughly nine months at sea

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The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday after more than nine months at sea, including deployment in Iran, amid reports of mental health concerns and poor conditions on board. NBC News’ Courtney Kube spoke with the ship’s commanding officer, Capt. Dan Keeler just after the sailors disembarked. Hear more of their conversation tonight on Nightly News.

Shore leave: USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after 286 days at sea. Thousands of sailors were aboard the aircraft carrier, which took part in combat operations in the war with Iran, during which reports emerged of deteriorating conditions on the ship.

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