U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain's Mate Anthony Reynolds briefs partner nation maritime security personnel on small boat maneuvering procedures before on-water training at Panama City, Aug. 3, 2026. The briefing covered personnel transfers, coming alongside procedures and man overboard recovery drills to enhance operational proficiency, strengthen interoperability and improve regional readiness among participants from Panama, Mexico, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. PANAMAX 2026 scenarios help the defense and public security forces of participating nations improve interoperability, hone their skills during scenarios involving coalition and all-domain operations, forge strong cooperative partnerships, and demonstrate their collective capacity to respond to and deter threats to the region and its critical waterways. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by PA1 Crystal Burgess)