A U.S. Coast Guard transportable port security boat carrying U.S. Coast Guard and Panamanian personnel conducts area familiarization and refueling operations at the waters off Panama City, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. Hands-on exchanges such as these build trust between partner nations and reinforce a shared commitment to maritime security and regional stability. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Crystal Burgess)