 In this position, Ayala supported the U.S.’s Strategic Engagement policies through Humanitarian Assistance Program coordination for Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Baltics, the Caucasus, Russia, and Africa.One year later, Ayala became the 3d Marine Corps Aircraft Wing’s Assistant Chief of Staff G-4.In this role, he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).