U.S. Coast Guard Lt. John Loewenstein, commanding officer of the Sentinel-class USCGC Robert Ward (WPC-1130), explains what the Robert Ward crew have done during PANAMAX 2026 to the Deputy Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Rear Adm. John Vann in Panama, Aug. 12, 2026. 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 3rd Class William Kirk)