The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, listens as a U.S. Marine asks a question during a dinner with U.S. and partner nation service members in Panama City, Panama, Aug. 12, 2026, in support of PANAMAX 2026. The engagement provided an opportunity for senior leadership to hear directly from participating service members and strengthen connections across the multinational force. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Crystal Burgess)