READOUT: Pacific Fleet Commander’s travel to Cambodia, Aug. 6-7.

08 August 2026

From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 6-7, 2026, to enhance military-to-military engagement and expand the defense partnership to strengthen regional maritime security, and improve coordination to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

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U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Gen. Vong Pisen, commander in chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), at the RCAF High Command Headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

Gen. Vong Pisen, commander in chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), right, greets U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the RCAF High Command Headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, meets with Gen. Vong Pisen, commander in chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), at the RCAF High Command Headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and Gen. Vong Pisen, commander in chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), pose for a photo at the RCAF High Command Headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Vice Adm. Tea Sokha, commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN), at the RCN headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Vice Adm. Tea Sokha, commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN), at the RCN headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, meets with Vice Adm. Tea Sokha, commander of the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN), at the RCN headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, meets with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, center right, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, and U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle, center left, meet with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during Koehler’s visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives a scarf from Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, and U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle, center, pose for a photo with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during Koehler’s visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, poses for a photo with U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle at the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, converses with U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle at the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

While in Phnom Penh, Koehler met with senior government and military officials to discuss opportunities for continued professional engagement and maritime security cooperation between the two navies.

The meetings included:

Gen. Vong Pisen, commander in chief, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces
Vice Adm. Tea Sokha, commander, Royal Cambodian Navy
Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander, Ream Naval Base
Ms. Aleks Zittle, U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, is greeted by Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes officers of the staff of Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, meets with Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, left, and his staff during his visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left, receives a tour of Ream Naval Base from Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, center right, during his visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, receives a tour of the classroom facilities on Ream Naval Base from Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, receives a tour of the housing facilities on Ream Naval Base from Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, during his visit to Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center left; U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Cambodia Aleks Zittle, right; and Royal Cambodian Navy Rear Adm. Mey Dina, commander of Ream Naval Base, center right; pose for a photo with their staffs during Koehler’s visit to the base in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Aug. 7, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

During the visit to Sihanoukville, Koehler toured Ream Naval Base housing, training, medical, and pier facilities. He discussed with base leadership the recent visits by U.S. Navy Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) in January 2026 and USS Savannah (LCS 28) in December 2024 as examples of deepening cooperation between the U.S. and Royal Cambodian navies. They also discussed opportunities for future ship visits, ways to work closely together through professional military education and training, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response to improve coordination and trust that strengthens regional peace, security, and prosperity.

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, poses for a photo with members of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia U.S. Marine Security Guard detachment during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, meets with members of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia U.S. Marine Security Guard detachment during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, meets with members of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia U.S. Marine Security Guard detachment during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, meets with members of the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia U.S. Marine Security Guard detachment during his visit to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, is greeted by Royal Cambodian Air Force Lt. Gen. Sar Sereyvicheth, deputy director general of immigration for Cambodia, upon his arrival to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

U.S. Navy Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, left, is greeted by U.S. Army Col. Kyle Saltzman, defense attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia, upon his arrival to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Aug. 6, 2026. Koehler traveled to Cambodia to strengthen the defense partnership and advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy R. Boan)

The visit to Cambodia reaffirmed the United States' long-term commitment to strengthening bilateral relationships and partnerships that advance a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Pacific Fleet delivers combat-ready naval forces to defend the homeland and U.S. interests, provide credible deterrence, and strengthen U.S. alliances and partnerships to ensure a secure and prosperous region.