Rear Adm. Milton J. Sands relieves Rear Adm. Keith B. Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. NSW is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force and is uniquely positioned to extend the fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders. - Rear Adm. Milton J. Sands relieves Rear Adm. Keith B. Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. NSW is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force and is uniquely positioned to extend the fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders.

NSW Center Change of Command - CORONADO, Calif. (July 23, 2021) Capt. Bart Randall, former commanding officer, Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN), pins his Command Ashore pin onto Capt. Brian Drechsler during the NSWCEN change of command ceremony onboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Jul. 23, during which Randall was relieved by Drechsler. NSWCEN provides initial assessment and selection and subsequent advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker)