U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and members of the Royal Malaysian Police Maritime Force execute a joint patrol to a direct-action raid during a full mission profile for a bilateral training exercise in Penang, Malaysia, August 9, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and members of the Royal Malaysian Police Maritime Force clear a building while conducting a joint direct action assault scenario during a full mission profile as part of a bilateral training exercise in Penang, Malaysia, August 9, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators and members of the Royal Malaysian Police Maritime Force check for targets while performing combined patrol to a direct-action raid during a full mission profile bilateral training exercise in Penang, Malaysia, August 9, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

A U.S. Naval Special Warfare operator engages targets aboard a vessel alongside members of the Royal Malaysian Police Maritime Force while rehearsing a maritime interdiction operation scenario during a bilateral training exercise in Penang, Malaysia, August 9, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rear Adm. Keith B. Davids, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, right, and Naval Special Warfare Force Master Chief (SEAL) Walter Dittmar, lay a wreath at the base of the Extortion 17 Memorial at Naval Special Warfare Command. The Extortion 17 helicopter crash claimed the lives of 38 people, including 22 NSW personnel in Afghanistan Aug. 6, 2011. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach to gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 4, 2023) Rear Adm. Keith B. Davids, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, addresses personnel at Naval Special Warfare Command to commemorate Extortion 17. The Extortion 17 helicopter crash claimed the lives of 38 people, including 22 NSW personnel in Afghanistan Aug. 6, 2011. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach to gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 4, 2023) Rear Adm. Keith B. Davids, Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, right, and Naval Special Warfare Force Master Chief (SEAL) Walter Dittmar, prepare to lay a wreath at the base of the Extortion 17 Memorial at Naval Special Warfare Command. The Extortion 17 helicopter crash claimed the lives of 38 people, including 22 NSW personnel in Afghanistan Aug. 6, 2011. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach to gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique)

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 4, 2023) Sailors assigned to Naval Special Warfare Command commemorate Extortion 17 with a hike up Cowles Mountain. The Extortion 17 helicopter crash claimed the lives of 38 people, including 22 NSW personnel, in Afghanistan Aug. 6, 2011. 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Keypher Strombeck)

Lt. Cmdr. Alvaro Ramos, the physician associate for a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit, conducts a medical consultation for local nationals during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. NSW unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 30, 2023. 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Medical professionals from the Palawan Dental Chapter provide oral care education for local children during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 30, 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Naval Special Warfare operators apply fluoride to local children alongside Filipino medical professionals during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 30, 2023. 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Medical professionals from the Palawan Dental Chapter perform dental extractions for local nationals during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 2023 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Lt. Cmdr. Alvaro Ramos, the physician associate for a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit, conducts a medical consultation for an infant during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. NSW unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Medical professionals from the Palawan Dental Chapter apply fluoride and provide oral care for local children during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Lt. Cmdr. Alvaro Ramos, the physician associate for a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit, conducts a medical consultation for local nationals during a medical civic action program hosted by members of a U.S. NSW unit and U.S. Civil Affairs in Palawan, Philippines, July 29, 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

HOLSWORTHY, Australia (July 20, 2023) - Operators from a U.S. Naval Special Warfare Unit shoot simulated targets while rehearsing close quarter combat scenarios alongside the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment at Holsworthy Barracks in New South Wales, Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 20, 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. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide variety of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

HOLSWORTHY, Australia (July 20, 2023) - Operators from a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit practice close quarters combat drills alongside the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment at Holsworthy Barracks in New South Wales, Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 20, 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. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide variety of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

HOLSWORTHY, Australia (July 20, 2023) - Operators from a U.S. Naval Special Warfare Unit secure a hallway during a close quarter combat drill with the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment at Holsworthy Barracks in New South Wales, Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 20, 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. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide variety of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

HOLSWORTHY, Australia (July 20, 2023) - Operators from a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit and the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment clear a hallway while rehearsing close quarter combat scenarios at Holsworthy Barracks in New South Wales, Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 20, 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. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide variety of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

HOLSWORTHY, Australia (July 20, 2023) - Operators from a U.S. Naval Special Warfare unit clear a room while conducting close quarter combat training with the Australian Army 2nd Commando Regiment at Holsworthy Barracks in New South Wales, Australia during Talisman Sabre 23, July 20, 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. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide variety of potential security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)