Capt. Israel Nivelo of the 9th Special Forces Brigade, Ecuadorian Army, shares with Kentucky Army National Guard soldiers the lessons learned by Ecuadorian Army's training of paratroopers during a subject matter expert exchange in Latacunga, Ecuador, March 18, 2024. This visit was a part of the Kentucky National Guard State Partnership Program, fostering collaboration between Kentucky and Ecuador since 1996. (Kentucky Army National Guard photo by Capt. Cody Stagner)