SATTAHIP, THAILAND (Jan. 31, 2023) U.S. Naval Special Warfare and Royal Thai Navy Special Warfare personnel participate in the opening ceremony of FLASH TORCH 2023-1, a joint combined training exercise built upon the two forces’ long-standing relationships and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach. (Courtesy Photo. This image has been altered due to operational security purposes.)