Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 30, 2025
State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For more than 30 years, the National Guard has helped bolster the capabilities of foreign militaries, effectively broadening the pool of partners who are willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives across the globe.
June 30, 2025
Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership

NAIROBI, Kenya - In 2025, the Massachusetts National Guard and the Kenya Defence Forces commemorate a decade of collaboration through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.
June 30, 2025
Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich.—The Michigan National Guard and the Armed Forces of Liberia celebrated the 15th anniversary of their partnership in the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program with a series of events held June 10-13 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Michigan.
June 27, 2025
U.S. joined Kyrgyz-led Ak Shumkar 2025 exercise

U.S. Air Forces Central and the Montana Army and Air National Guard partnered with the Kyrgyz Republic for exercise Ak Shumkar 2025, June 23-27, focused on expanding partnerships and increasing interoperability among partner forces throughout Central Asia.
June 26, 2025
Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

DAF senior leaders highlighted the recent U.S. strike on Iran as a vivid example for what is possible – but also at risk – unless Congress ensures sufficient, uninterrupted funding for the Air Force and Space Force.
June 26, 2025
US Air Force, Salvadoran forces train in simulated combat environment during AMISTAD campaign

More than 50 international forces trained to provide care under fire during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise in Ilopango, El Salvador, June 17-20.
June 26, 2025
'Historically Successful' Strike on Iranian Nuclear Site Was 15 Years in the Making

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff held a press briefing to share more details about the success of Operation Midnight Hammer, which had been in the works for 15 years.
June 26, 2025
USSPACECOM DCOM highlights strategic partnerships at Prague Space Security Conference

Lt. Gen. Thomas James, U.S. Space Command deputy commander, attended the Prague Security Studies Institute’s 8th Prague Space Security Conference in the Czech Republic, June 15-17.
June 26, 2025
U.S. Air Force Participates in Anatolian Eagle 25 in Türkiye

The 31st Fighter Wing, based at Aviano Air Base, Italy, will participate in Anatolian Eagle 25, a multinational training exercise hosted in Konya, Türkiye, from June 23 to July 4. This premier event brings together NATO Allies to strengthen cohesion and provide participants with realistic combat
June 25, 2025
NATO Leaders Pledge to Increase Defense Spending

During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending.