SANTA RITA, GUAM (Dec. 21, 2022) U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct a live-fire exercise as part of training with Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to strengthen Joint Force interoperability amongst forces deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. 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 Alex Smedegard)