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NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Jun 25 2025

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator jumps out of a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 Reinforced (VMM-265 Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during a joint military free fall exercise above Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Jun 25 2025

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators parachute in formation during a military free fall exercise above Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Jun 25 2025

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator jumps out of a UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 Reinforced (VMM-265 Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during a joint military free fall exercise above Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe) (Portions of this image have been blurred to protect operator identity)

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Jun 25 2025

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators land at the drop zone during a military free fall exercise in Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Jun 25 2025

NSW, USMC Military Free Fall Training

Petty Officer 2nd Class David Rowe

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators land at the drop zone during a military free fall exercise in Okinawa, Japan, May 14, 2025. NSW provides maritime special operations force (SOF) capabilities to enable joint force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. In command of NSW forces in the region, Special Operation Command Pacific serves as the operational component command for all SOF missions throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator climbs aboard Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) during nighttime maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator climbs aboard Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) during nighttime maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators prepare to secure the bridge aboard Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator clears spaces of the main deck aboard Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators aboard a Combatant Craft Assault boat climb aboard Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators prepare to intercept Military Sealift Command chartered ship MT Empire State (T-AOT 5193) with Combatant Craft Assault boats during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators ride in Combatant Craft Assault boats during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators ride in Combatant Craft Assault boats during maritime interdiction operation training off the coast of Southern California, June 5. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alex Perlman)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator searches a cargo box during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator performs first aid on a medical dummy during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators perform first aid on a medical dummy during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transit and clear a passageway aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transit and clear a passageway aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators hold cover in a passageway aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transit the portside catwalk of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator secures a portable cargo net ladder to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

Sailors assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) heave mooring lines attached to a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft (Assault) in the ship’s well deck during amphibious operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz) (Portions of this image have been blurred for security reasons)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Combatant Craft (Assault) operate outside the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during amphibious operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

A Naval Special Warfare Combatant Craft (Assault) enters the well deck of amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during amphibious operations while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 9. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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Naval Special Warfare Conducts Joint Training

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators climb aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD2 5) from a portable cargo net ladder during visit, board, search and seizure training in the Pacific Ocean, June 9. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

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