Staff Sgt. Jason Cruz, a technician at the Washington National Guard’s Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, assists his Royal Thai Army counterpart during a Stryker maintenance subject matter expert exchange at the Washington National Guard’s Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site at the Yakima Training Center, August 21, 2024. The exchange brings Washington National Guard and Royal Thai Army soldiers together to share best practices and knowledge on maintenance of the Stryker Fighting Vehicle. (U.S. National Guard photo by Joseph Siemandel)