Western Hemisphere security Exercise #PANAMAX26, which brought defense and security forces from 19 nations for joint training in Panama and at various U.S. locations Aug. 3-13, is complete. Yesterday's closing ceremony for the Panamanian-hosted exercise underscored the combined strength and commitment of regional forces to counter threats in the Western Hemisphere – including cartels and narco-terrorism – and safeguard the Panama Canal. #PeaceThroughStrength #SOUTHCOM @DeptofWar @SecWar @thejointstaff @USArmyWHC @USEmbPan

US Southern Command has concluded Exercise PANAMAX 26, a joint military training event involving 19 nations in Panama and the US. The exercise focused on regional security and countering threats such as cartels and narco-terrorism to safeguard the Panama Canal.