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US Carrier George H.W. Bush Docks in Phuket After Six-Month Middle East Deployment
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 16:54
US Carrier George H.W. Bush Docks in Phuket After Six-Month Middle East Deployment
- •The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived in Phuket, Thailand, on October 4 with approximately 4,800 personnel for a rest-and-recreation break.
- •The Nimitz-class carrier and its strike group spent six months supporting Operation Epic Fury and a US naval blockade in the US Central Command area of responsibility.
- •Phuket marks the first port call for the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group since departing Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida, in March.
- •Sailors will engage in cultural activities, sightseeing, and a US-Thailand soccer match during their visit.
- •This visit follows the US carrier Abraham Lincoln's port call in Laem Chabang, Thailand, in September, highlighting the strong US-Thailand partnership.
Key Questions Answered
The US aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush arrived in Thailand’s resort island of Phuket with about 4,800 personnel aboard for a rest-and-recreation break following a six-month deployment supporting operations in the Middle East.
The carrier strike group supported Operation Epic Fury and the US naval blockade within the US Central Command area of responsibility to ensure maritime security and stability.
The US carrier Abraham Lincoln previously completed a five-day port call at Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand in September, carrying approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines.
