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America’s elite special operations forces conduct training that is rigorous, highly specialized and sometimes secretive.

When captured by a skilled military photographer, their efforts can be stunning, too. Check out these photos of training conducted by East Coast-based Navy SEALs and airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Group in Florida.

Integration Training

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

Navy SEALs jump from an Air Force AC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Group during an integration training exercise in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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Soaring SEALs

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

After jumping from the aircraft, the Navy SEALs parachute into formation.

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Craft Landing

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

A combat river raiding craft dropped from an AC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft lands in the water in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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SEAL Splash

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

A Navy SEAL makes a splash after parachuting from an Air Force AC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft.

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SEAL Descent

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

After jumping from an aircraft, a Navy SEAL prepares to land in the water in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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Swimming SEALs

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

Navy SEALs swim to a combat river raiding craft dropped from an AC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft.

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Craft Covey

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

As part of the integration training exercise, Navy SEALs assemble the combat river raiding craft.

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Craft Services

Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson

Air Force Special Operations Command and Naval Special Warfare operators often conduct integration training to prepare for real-world scenarios and increase the effectiveness of future joint-force operations.

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by Press Operations

Published on 2023-02-09