Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Ecuadorian Navy, and the Peruvian Navy
conduct an observer exchange onboard Coast Guard Cutter Alder (WLB 216) during GALAPEX on Sept. 24, 2023. The main objective of GALAPEX this year was to carry out exercises to strengthen interoperability among multinational forces, including training, maritime security doctrine, logistics, communications, with the final exercise focused on countering activities related to IUU fishing. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Marenco)