U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Mineau, Air Forces Southern commander, provides opening remarks to 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 talks supported synchronized efforts between the USAF and the FAE to address evolving security challenges in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)