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.)