Navy leaders from the United States, the Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Panama and Colombia pose for a picture at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. PANAMAX 2026 seeks to improve interoperability and strengthen collective capacity to conduct complex multinational and all-domain operations to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Carolyn Dodge)