North American Maritime Security Initiative
Senior leadership from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy (CAF), and Mexican Navy (SEMAR) observe their respective national anthems during the opening ceremonies of the 2023 North American Maritime Security Initiative Pacific Exercise (NAMSI PACEX) in Manzanillo, Mexico, March 28, 2023. NAMSI is the tri-lateral forum among Canada, Mexico, and the United States to strengthen operational effectiveness in the pursuit of maritime security and was instituted in 2008. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Upshaw)