CINCINNATI — The USS Cincinnati is a Navy combat ship stationed in San Diego, California — quite far away from the Queen City, but to give its crew a better understanding of their ship's namesake city, five sailors are getting star treatment this week. 

The USS Cincinnati Foundation brought the crew to town to show them what Cincinnati is all about.

For Petty Officer Second Class Noah Coe, this is a trip back home, as he hails from Huber Heights near Dayton. 

“It's a special thing that I never thought I would get to do in the Navy, for sure,” Coe said. “Coming home is a rare occasion. Taking leave is a rare occasion. Our out tempo is super high, so to be able to come back, especially with some shipmates of mine, it’s honestly a once-in-a-lifetime chance that I get.”

USS Cincinnati Master Chief Sarah Morales said this is her first trip to Cincinnati. 

“I am so beyond excited, and more importantly, I’m very excited for my sailors here representing our ship,” Morales said. 

USS Cincinnati Foundation Board Member Noah Demerly said they’ve been planning this trip for months. 

“We’re going to Paul Brown Stadium, Great American Ball Park, we’re going to the Holy Grail, we’re having a dinner at the Montgomery Inn,” Demerly said. “If it’s Cincinnati, we’re doing it this week.”

The sailors' trip to the home of the Bengals includes the chance to meet team legend Anthony Muñoz. 

It quickly turned into a full tour of the Jungle.

From being welcomed on the scoreboard to stopping by Jungle Vision, to visiting the locker room and strength training facility, the sailors got the full tour. 

Coe said he hopes this trip will leave a lasting impression on his shipmates. 

“I hope they’re just as impressed with Cincinnati, as good as I feel about Cincinnati and being back home,” Coe said.  

The sailors will be at the Cincinnati Museum Center for a question-and-answer session with photo opportunities on Saturday. Admission is free.