The Coronado-based Naval Special Warfare Group 1 (NSWG-1) celebrated its 50th anniversary this spring.

Warfighters from every era of American combat since the Vietnam War gathered with past and current teammates, civilians, and combat support on May 22 to mark the milestone.

Established on April 1, 1975, NSWG-1 was created in response to a directive from Washington, D.C., instructing the Commander of Naval Surface Forces U.S. Pacific Fleet (now called U.S. Pacific Fleet) to establish a permanent home for the group at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

“Having spent many years on both the active-duty side and in the private sector, I can say with utmost confidence that there is no other community like NSWG-1,” said retired NSWG-1 Command Master Chief Jason Tuschen. “We demand excellence and

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