U.S. Coast Guard concludes participation in multinational GALAPEX exercise alongside international partners near Galapagos Islands
Coast Guard members assigned to Coast Guard Cutter Robert Ward (WPC 1130) march in the GALAPEX 26 parade on San Cristobal Island, Ecuador, Aug. 25, 2026. The cutter’s crew joined international military and maritime security partners in multiple parades to celebrate multinational cooperation, strengthen ties and demonstrate a shared commitment to maritime security in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)