The Kentucky National Guard welcomed members of the Ecuadorian military, and their civilian partners to the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on August 5, 2024 to begin a week long engagement focusing on interagency operations and communications in a domestic operational environment. Since its inception in 1996, the partnership between the Kentucky National Guard and the Ecuadorian military has led to numerous joint training exercises, collaborative projects, and cultural exchanges, enhancing the skills and understanding of both parties. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Elbouab)