The official photo for Exercise PANAMAX 2026. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet is hosting the Combined Force Maritime Component Command (CFMCC) portion of the annual exercise from Aug. 3-12, 2026. Sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), PANAMAX 2026 provides crucial training opportunities for partner nations to build capabilities for planning and conducting complex multinational operations, enabling allies to develop and implement standard operating procedures in response to asymmetric and conventional threats. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)