5,000 USS Abraham Lincoln sailors arrive in Pattaya after 250-day deployment

Nearly 5,000 sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln reached Pattaya, Thailand, after a record 250-day deployment, including Middle East operations. Sailors, carrying nine months' unspent wages, were welcomed on Walking Street. US Naval Attache urged compliance with US and Thai laws. Pattaya's tourism industry hopes the visit brings a much-needed economic boost.