PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2021) A naval special warfare (NSW) operator talks with Indian navy sailors during a boarding drill aboard the Bob Hope-class large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Pililaau (T-AK 304) 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. Naval Special Warfare 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).