19 September 2023 Sharpening the Warrior Spirit In the realm of elite military training, U.S. Navy special operators have carved out a legendary reputation for pushing even the most formidable individuals past their known limits. These warriors embody qualities of mental resilience and unwavering determination. They also share an unbreakable
08 August 2023 End of an Era: The Navy’s Last Special Warfare-Dedicated Helicopter Squadron Holds Deactivation Ceremony NAVAL BASE CORONADO, Calif. - The Navy’s last special warfare-dedicated helicopter squadron, the Navy Reserve’s “Firehawks'' of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85, held a deactivation ceremony in the squadron’s hangar, June 30.
07 August 2023 U.S. Navy SEALs, Australian Special Forces conclude Talisman Sabre 2023 QUEENSLAND, Australia -- U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) forces deployed in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific participated in Exercise Talisman Sabre from July 17 to August 3, 2023. NSW forces worked alongside Australian special operations forces (SOF) from the Army’s 2nd
03 July 2023 Naval Legend and Original Naval Commando Honored at SEAL Graduation The indomitable spirit of Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Art Nicholas, one of the first naval commandos and a celebrated World War II veteran, was honored once again as Basic Training Command (BTC) paid tribute to him with a Trident presentation during the SEAL Qualification Training Class 355
07 June 2023 US Navy SEALs Conduct Nighttime Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation Training East-coast based Naval Special Warfare Operators (SEALs) recently conducted a comprehensive training exercise focused on non-combatant emergency evacuation operations. The training, held at night, involved the use of simulated munitions to better emulate real-life scenarios.
05 June 2023 USSOCOM Commander Visits Naval Special Warfare Command, Validates Value of Rigorous Training The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) commander, Gen. Bryan Fenton, and senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Shorter, visited Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) and Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN) June 2, underscoring the crucial role of NSW in maritime special operations.
15 May 2023 Father of Naval Special Warfare Posthumously Awarded the Charles P. Gallagher Leadership Medallion CINCINNATI - Capt. Phil Bucklew, known as the “father” of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and a Xavier University alumnus, was posthumously awarded the Charles P. Gallagher Leadership Medallion by the university, May 12.
02 May 2023 Rare Retirement Ceremony Hosted at Naval Special Warfare Group Four VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Naval Special Warfare Group Four (NSWG-4) hosted a rare dual retirement ceremony on March 16.
28 April 2023 NSW Focuses on Mental Health Awareness CORONADO, Calif. - Mental Health Awareness and National Suicide Prevention Months are acknowledged each year during the months of May and September respectively. This month, Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) is highlighting a Mental Health Awareness campaign that focuses on the importance of
06 April 2023 Naval Special Warfare Operators Demonstrate Safety, Teamwork, Fitness to 100 Elementary Students CORONADO, Calif. - Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators volunteered for a community relations (COMREL) event for Village Elementary School students at Coronado High School, Wednesday.