U.S. Coast Guard MSRT West conducts joint maritime interdiction raid training with partner nations during PANAMAX 2026
A U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West boat transits toward its return location following a simulated non-compliant boarding exercise as part of PANAMAX 2026, with Panama City in the background, Aug. 5, 2026. The exercise provided an opportunity for U.S. and partner forces to train together, strengthen interoperability and reinforce regional maritime readiness. 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)