USS Cincinnati arrives in Ream Naval Base

24 January 2026

From Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs

Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) arrived in Ream Naval Base for a temporary port visit, Jan. 24, 2026.

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A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) A Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

Cincinnati’s visit to Cambodia celebrates the continued partnership between the United States and Cambodia, reaffirming our shared commitment to regional security, peace and prosperity. While in port, the crew will conduct ship tours, hold subject matter expert exchanges, and meet with key leaders to further enhance maritime partnership between the two nations.

“It is an honor to be welcomed by the Cambodian people at Ream Naval Base,” said Capt. Matt Scarlett, commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7. “We are always excited to work alongside our partners and continue to build a free and open Indo-Pacific for all nations.”

Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) Meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) meets with Radm. Chong Sideth, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) disembarks Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) disembarks Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) salutes the ensign before disembarking Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.

REAM NAVAL BASE, Cambodia (Jan. 24, 2026) Cmdr. Andrew Recame, commanding officer of Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) salutes the ensign before disembarking Cincinnati at Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24. Cincinnati is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez)

Royal Cambodian Navy Delegation welcomes Independence-Variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) to Ream Naval Base, Cambodia, Jan. 24.

This visit also demonstrates the deepening cooperation and expanding friendship between the U.S. and Royal Cambodian navies. Cambodia and the United States work shoulder-to-shoulder to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.

As we mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we reflect not only on our ideals, but also on the enduring role of diplomacy in shaping our nation’s journey and global impact. This visit is a testament to our long-standing partnership with Cambodia and our shared vision for the future. Cincinnati’s visit also follows Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah’s (LCS 28) port visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia in December 2024.

As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed DESRON in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical commander of littoral combat ships deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.