Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Jan. 14, 2026
U.S., Regional Partners Establish New Air Defense Operations Cell in Qatar

U.S. Central Command and regional partners opened a new coordination cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to enhance integrated air and missile defense.
Jan. 14, 2026
Illinois Guard, Portugal Formalize New State Partnership Agreement

LISBON, Portugal – The Illinois National Guard and the Ministry of National Defense of the Portuguese Republic held a ceremony Jan. 12 to officially establish a new State Partnership Program agreement between the two armed forces.The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral
Jan. 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Guard, Côte d’Ivoire to Partner Through State Partnership Program

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Pennsylvania National Guard and Côte d’Ivoire military officials announced Jan. 13 that the Pennsylvania National Guard has been selected to partner with Côte d’Ivoire through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program.“It is with great honor and
Jan. 8, 2026
DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'

The Department of the Air Force is aggressively implementing a new Warfighting Acquisition System.
Jan. 5, 2026
U.S. Forces deliver critical aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah

U.S. military forces delivered critical disaster relief to Sri Lanka following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 28.
Jan. 5, 2026
AFCENT caps 2025 with decisive operations, strengthened partnerships across CENTCOM AOR

 Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) closed out 2025 with a series of decisive victories, sustaining combat airpower against terrorist threats, expanding Coalition integration across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and advancing agile employment and base defense technologies to
Dec. 23, 2025
U.S. Space Forces Japan Celebrates First Year of Activation

U.S. Space Forces Japan celebrated its first year of activation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, advancing space expertise for Japan and joint partners.
Dec. 22, 2025
CSAF and CMSAF connect with Airmen, partners in CENTCOM AOR during holiday visit

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, recently concluded a multi-day visit to bases across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, engaging with service members assigned to Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), Dec.
Dec. 19, 2025
CENTCOM launches Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria

U.S. and partner forces commenced Operation Hawkeye Strike against ISIS in Syria in response to the attack on U.S. and partner forces.
Dec. 18, 2025
Fueling the Fight: U.S. and German Airmen in Action

For four days at Moody AFB, Airmen from the 71st Rescue Squadron and 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron trained with 14 German Air Force members in Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) operations. Through hands-on drills, participants learned to refuel aircraft safely and efficiently in forward