The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early Sunday morning as the massive warship began its journey home following a grueling deployment in the Middle East. Journalists from the Associated Press located on the Indonesian island of Batam, which sits across the Singapore Strait, observed the vessel transiting near Singapore shortly after 1 a.m. local time.
As one of the Navy's largest warships, the Lincoln had been actively supporting the U.S. war against Iran. This mission was marked by a historic duration of service, with the crew logging a record-setting, uninterrupted period at sea lasting more than 250 days.
The vessel's extended time on deployment has drawn significant attention and concern. Reports have emerged detailing a decline in the mental health of the crew, alongside documented shortages of essential supplies, including food and various hygiene products.
Before the aircraft carrier returns to its home base in the United States, Thai officials have confirmed that the ship is scheduled to make a port visit in Thailand. This stop is intended to provide the crew with a period of rest and recovery.
