USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 arrive at notorious Thai resort after 270 days at sea

Shore leave in Pattaya, known for its red light district, comes after reports of deterioriating living conditions onboard the vessel during record stint Middle East crisis live – latest updates At Pattaya’s Hard Rock Cafe and hotel, the city’s mayor and police officials, along with women in traditional Thai dress, wait to greet the sailors who are arriving in civilian clothes, bags slung over their shoulders, off the buses. The USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 have not been on shore for…