240807-Z-OX664-1008 – Service members from the Kentucky National Guard, Kentucky Emergency Management, the Ecuadorian military, and their civilian partners pose for a photo on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort on August 7. 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)