US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) aircraft carrier arrived off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, on October 4, 2026, for a scheduled five-day rest-and-recreation port visit. The deployment comes after a six-month deployment in the Middle East, where the carrier group supported Operation Epic Fury and the U.S. naval blockade in the Arabian Sea during the conflict with Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Details of the Port Call
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Personnel on Board: Approximately 4,800 sailors and Marines are aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, joined by about 320 personnel from the accompanying Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119).
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Duration: The crew is scheduled to remain in Phuket from October 4 to October 9, 2026.
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Activities: The U.S. Navy service members are participating in local sightseeing, cultural exchanges, community relations events, and a scheduled U.S.-Thailand soccer match.
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Economic Impact: Local authorities anticipate a major boost to Phuket’s hospitality and tourism sectors. A previous port call by the USS Abraham Lincoln to eastern Thailand in September saw estimated daily expenditures of up to 3,000 baht ($89) per sailor.
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