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KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets

KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets

By: Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs Office
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  • KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 4: State Partnership Program-Ecuador

    KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 4: State Partnership Program-Ecuador
    Mar 27 2026
    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. For information on home station training resources, please contact the J3 Training LNO at: ng.ky.kyarng.list.j3-training-lno@army.mil 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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    43 mins
  • KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 4: State Partnership Program-Ecuador

    KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 4: State Partnership Program-Ecuador
    Mar 27 2026
    In Episode 4 of "Fix Bayonets," we take you inside the 30-year partnership between the Kentucky National Guard and Ecuador. Join host Sgt. 1st Class Clay Benningfield as he speaks with Ecuadorian Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Flores and U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Sanderson about the history and significance of this enduring relationship, managed by the National Guard Bureau as part of the Department of War's State Partnership Program (SPP). Discover how this powerful collaboration has fostered shared experiences and built strong bonds between the two forces. The discussion delves into the exciting opportunities available through the SPP, including subject matter expertise exchanges in a wide range of fields. These exchanges cover everything from military police, air operations, and medical operations to cyber defense and logistics, strengthening both partners, enhancing international cooperation, and promoting regional security. For information on home station training resources, please contact the J3 Training LNO at: ng.ky.kyarng.list.j3-training-lno@army.mil 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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    43 mins
  • KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 3: The Battle of Salman Pak Pt. 2

    KYARNG G3 Podcast: Fix Bayonets | Ep. 3: The Battle of Salman Pak Pt. 2
    Feb 13 2026
    In Episode 3 of “Fix Bayonets,” U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Casey Cooper, operations sergeant major for the 75th Troop Command, Kentucky Army National Guard, shares his firsthand account of small-unit combat operations during the 2005 Battle of Salman Pak (Also referred to as the Palm Sunday Ambush) in Iraq. Hosted by Sgt. 1st Class Clay Benningfield, Cooper recounts his experiences and lessons learned during one of the National Guard’s largest firefights of the modern era. As call sign “Raven 42,” then a Specialist, Cooper identified—through after-action reviews—adhered to tactics, techniques, and procedures that enabled his unit to operate effectively under intense combat conditions and a high-stress deployment. This conversation focuses on the key values of squad-level leadership, rapid decision-making under fire, developing trust within the formation, and preparing Soldiers for the realities of close combat. Nein reflects on how those life-and-death moments shaped his approach to training and leadership both in combat and throughout his continued service. For information concerning home station training resources, please contact the J3 Training LNO at: ng.ky.kyarng.list.j3-training-lno@army.mil 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: Feb 5, 2026
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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