Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West speaks to students.
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West speaks to students in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Class 290 after they completed "Hell Week" at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., on Aug. 5, 2011. The Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land.