SPOKANE, Wash. (May 15, 2024) A U.S. Navy SEAL helps a student don his kit at St. Aloysius Catholic School during Spokane Navy Week. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex Kerska)