Coverage dated September 3, 2026

Rusty state of USS Abraham Lincoln after marathon deployment shocks observers

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By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand on Wednesday, observers were shocked by its appearance. The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern.

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    By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand on Wednesday, observers were shocked by its appearance. The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern.

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