The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has passed Singapore as it makes its way home following an extended deployment in the Middle East. The vessel was sighted near Singapore early Sunday morning, according to Associated Press journalists.
The Lincoln, one of the U.S. Navy's largest warships, was deployed in support of operations in the Middle East. The deployment included a period of more than 250 days at sea without interruption, a record for the ship. Reports had previously surfaced regarding concerns about the crew's mental health and shortages of essential supplies, such as food and hygiene products, during the lengthy mission.
Officials in Thailand have indicated that the USS Abraham Lincoln is scheduled for a port visit in the country for rest and recuperation before continuing its journey back to its home base in the United States.