PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 31, 2021) U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators clear a weather deck aboard the Bob Hope-class vehicle cargo ship USNS Pililaau (T-AK 304) during a helicopter assault force simulation, as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR 2021 is an example of the enduring partnership between Australian, Indian, Japanese and American maritime forces, who routinely operate together in the Indo-Pacific, fostering a cooperative approach toward regional security and stability. NSW is the nation's premiere 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Amara Timberlake)