Sri Lanka and U.S. Navy Special Warfare operators exchange tactics during a military-to-military contact exchange in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 5, 2023. Our continued, face-to-face exchanges with our allies and partners are a foundation of our bilateral relationships, and bolster understanding in the region that we are going to be a reliable partner in both good and bad times. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's premier 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.