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 taken by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson while East Coast-based Navy SEALs and Air Force Special Operations Command personnel trained 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.
Soaring SEALs
Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson
After jumping from the aircraft, the Navy SEALs parachute into formation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Craft Services
Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Hutcheson
Air Force Special Operations Command and Naval Special Warfare personnel often conduct integration training to prepare for real-world scenarios and increase the effectiveness of future joint-force operations.