SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 12, 2022) A Naval Special Warfare combatant craft operates at sea near the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) during integrated training with the 353rd Special Operations Wing and 2nd Bomb Wing, as part of the deployed bomber task force, Feb. 12, 2022. The rehearsal demonstrates U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and synchronizes special operations capabilities between U.S. forces and regional partners and allies. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s premier maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the fleet’s reach and deliver all-domain options for naval and joint force commanders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew C. Duncker)