PANAMAX 2011 [Image 8 of 8]

STENNIS, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

08.17.2011

Courtesy Photo

Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

Military members from several nations swim to the beach from a rigid hull inflatable boat, navigated by U.S. sailors from Special Boat Team 20, during an Ocean Insertion Exercise during this year's PANAMAX. PANAMAX 2011 is an annual multinational training exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command focusing on the security of the Panama Canal. The exercise involves 16 nations and more than 3,500 civil and military personnel across the Western Hemisphere. The 12-day exercise takes place off the coasts of Panama and the United States, which include Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Miami, Naval Station Mayport, Fla., and Stennis, Miss., among others from Aug 15-26. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Elisandro T. Diaz)

• Date Taken: 08.17.2011
• Date Posted: 08.20.2011 11:49
• Photo ID: 445496
• VIRIN: 110817-N-8467B-176
• Resolution: 3000x1987
• Size: 2.96 MB
• Location: STENNIS, MISSISSIPPI, US