Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

April 21, 2026
31 AEW CC greets ROKAF Operations Command CC at Gwangju AB

The meeting between the two military leaders occurred after Cha flew an F-15K Slam Eagle during combined training operations between U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines Corps, and South Korea air force fighter aircrew. The mission was part of FF 26-1, a regularly scheduled training event designed to
April 21, 2026
Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow”

The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated.
April 21, 2026
Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Share Disaster Response Tactics

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited Kentucky recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own disaster response techniques.
April 21, 2026
Balikatan 2026: 317th AW conducts MEO, arrives in Philippines

The 317th Airlift Wing arrived at Clark Air Base, Philippines, to provide critical tactical airlift capabilities following the successful execution of Maximum Endurance Operations, in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17.
April 20, 2026
African Lion 26: Guard Airmen to participate in largest Joint military exercise in Africa

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - U.S. Air Force Airmen are slated to join Allied and partner nation military forces for exercise African Lion 2026 (AL26), scheduled April 20 to May 8.AL26 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest premier joint annual exercise, bringing together over 30 nations and approximately
April 16, 2026
Meink highlights need for talent, acquisition reform as keys to Space Force dominance

During his Space Symposium remarks, SecAF spoke on how the talented, innovative personnel and acquisition transformation will fuel the service's success.
April 15, 2026
CSO debuts Future Operating Environment, Objective Force at 41st Space Symposium

Speaking at the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium on April 15, Saltzman declared that the Space Force has moved beyond theory and is now a combat-credible force, proven daily by Guardians.
April 14, 2026
Luke AFB Strengthens Global Partnerships During International Day Celebration

A Republic of Singapore service member hands pandan chiffon cake to U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing during International Day 2026, April 10, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The dessert was one of many items shared to represent different cultures at the event. Sharing
April 14, 2026
CSAF visit highlights leader development and partner integration

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited Maxwell Air Force Base April 9, and the message came through early: developing leaders alongside allies is part of how the Air Force stays ready and builds the understanding needed to deter adversaries and, if necessary, fight and win.
April 14, 2026
Air Force Reserve chief receives international award for global health leadership

The Air Force’s International Health Specialist program presented Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, with its International Health System Award in a ceremony at the Pentagon on April 7.