U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Patrick Frost, Pacific Task Force Commander and Panamanian National Aeronaval Service Maj. Eduardo Batista speak during the Pacific Task Force Opening Ceremony hosted at Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, Panama, Aug. 3, 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)