A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West boat returns to its staging location following a simulated non-compliant boarding exercise at Panama City, Aug. 5, 2026. The exercise enhanced operational coordination between U.S. and partner forces and strengthened their collective ability to respond to maritime security challenges throughout the region. 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)