Commanding generals from several countries stand together after the opening ceremony for Fuerzas Comando 2023 (FC23), in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic, June 12, 2023. Twenty two countries are competing in FC23, a Special Operations Forces skills competition, to earn the title of the country with “the best special operations in the Americas,” June 12-21. FC23 supports U.S. Southern Command’s initiative to enhance multinational and regional cooperation, trust, and confidence through persistent and consistent engagements with allies and partners in the western hemisphere. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Clayton Wear)