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Carrier deployment
Every Vessel Hunter story on Carrier deployment: 3 stories, from 27 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. Newest: "USS Abraham Lincoln Reaches Thailand After 286 Consecutive Days at Sea". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
USS Abraham Lincoln Reaches Thailand After 286 Consecutive Days at Sea
The nuclear-powered carrier arrived in Thailand on 2 September after an extended deployment that included combat operations, with a crew that had gone more than 260 days without a full shore stop.
US Navy plans carrier deployments beyond seven months as Iran conflict runs on
The US Navy expects carrier strike group deployments to run beyond seven months while the conflict with Iran continues, with a supplemental funding request of $6bn to $8bn outstanding.
USS Abraham Lincoln Leaves the Middle East After Record Time at Sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln has left the Middle East after almost seven months, heading for a port visit in eastern Thailand following more than 270 days at sea without a declared call.
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