SAN DIEGO (May 7, 2021) – The Honorable James F. Geurts, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, center, speaks with a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operator, right, about emerging NSW capabilities during a visit to various NSW commands in the San Diego region. Geurts visit to the region was to see firsthand how the command is assessing and developing character, cognitive, and leadership traits throughout the Force as an asymmetric advantage in strategic competition. NSW is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force that extends the Fleet and Joint Force's reach for collection and lethality, delivers all domain options to undermine our enemies’ confidence, and strengthens diplomatic leverage. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Furey)