KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 4: State Partnership Program-Ecuador Video
KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix BayonetsShow Notes
In Episode 4 of Fix Bayonets, the conversation highlights the Kentucky National Guard’s State Partnership Program and its partner nation, Ecuador. Featuring U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Sanderson, bilateral affairs officer to Ecuador, and Ecuadorian Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Flores, the episode dives into the significance of the partnership—how it impacts the Guard and what it means to them on a personal level. Hosted by Sgt. 1st Class Clay Benningfield, the discussion brings together stories from their recent trip to Kentucky, insights into each nation’s food and culture, and personal experiences that connect the two leaders. At its core, this episode showcases the values of partnership, leadership, and friendship.
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Fix Bayonets! = Real stories from the Kentucky National Guard.
Produced by: Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Location: Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, Ky.
Recorded and edited by: Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane
Date Recorded: March 13, 2026
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