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US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyage
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Members of the USS Ronald Reagan crew visited shops and bars in Pattaya, Thailand, following a 250-day deployment. The sailors were distinguishable by their military haircuts and uniforms among civilian beachgoers. The visit followed the carrier strike group's extended voyage.
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