U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and Indian Marine Commando Force members participate in close-quarters combat training in Visakhapatnam, India during exercise Malabar 2024. - U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and Indian Marine Commando Force members secure a beach during over-the-beach training in Visakhapatnam, India during exercise Malabar 2024, Oct. 12. Malabar 24 is a combined field training exercise with the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy participants. The exercise is designed to support achievement of strategic objectives by strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and promoting interoperability in the conduct of complex warfighting operations.  (Courtesy Photo) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons.)

Navy SEALs, Joint Force Conclude Training - West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators prepare to clear an underground space while conducting direct action raid training at Fort Irwin, Dec. 13, 2023. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict.