U.S. Air Force Col. Barton Kenerson, center, Air Forces Southern director of logistics, installations and mission support, interacts with Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana (FAE) personnel during the U.S. and Ecuadorian Airman-to-Airman staff talks, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 3, 2026. The engagement was designed to deepen professional military relationships, improving joint operational capabilities between the U.S. and FAE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)