170816-N-PQ607-018 MAYPORT, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2017) Rear Adm. Linda Wackerman, deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, gives closing remarks after concluding PANAMAX 2017. The U.S.-sponsored, multinational annual exercise is focused on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal and the surrounding region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)