Regional security starts with strong partnerships. During #PANAMAX26, defense and security forces from 19 partner nations are training together to strengthen interoperability and enhance the collective capability to safeguard the Panama Canal and counter regional threats, including cartels and narco-terrorism. Marking the first live multinational PANAMAX exercise in Panama in 13 years, the exercise reinforces our shared commitment to security in the Western Hemisphere. #PeaceThroughStrength Multinational defense and security forces are training together during the Panamanian-hosted PANAMAX exercise. Held in Panama and the U.S., the exercise is strengthening the collective capability of regional forces to safeguard the Panama Canal and maintain security and stability in the Western Hemisphere. #SOUTHCOM @DeptofWar @SecWar @thejointstaff @USArmyWHC @USEmbPan