U.S. Coast Guard and Panamanian personnel aboard a transportable port security boat conduct maritime area familiarization and refueling operations off the coast of Panama City, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. Combined maritime operations strengthen partner capabilities, improve regional readiness and contribute to a secure environment that supports peace through strength. 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 PA1 Crystal Burgess)