U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Sanderson, Kentucky Air National Guard bilateral affairs officer, greets the Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana (FAE) during the U.S. and Ecuadorian Airman-to-Airman staff talks, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 3, 2026. The State Partnership Program enhances stability across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility by connecting National Guard units with partner-nation forces to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, showcase shared capabilities, and cultivate enduring military and civil partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)