Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 9, 2025
Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange

CAMP O’DONNELL, Philippines - Hawaii National Guard medical professionals completed their fourth annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) exchange with partners from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp O’Donnell May 18-30.The Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), facilitated by the
June 6, 2025
U.S., Canada Partner With Peru for TCCC Exchange During AMISTAD 2025

U.S. and Canadian military medics partnered with the Peruvian Armed Forces in Iquitos, Peru, the week of June 2, 2025, to kick off a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) knowledge exchange.
June 6, 2025
Hegseth Commemorates D-Day With Speech at Normandy Cemetery

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy by delivering a speech at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
June 6, 2025
California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — Members of the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing recently traveled to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Philippines, to participate in Exercise Balikatan 25, enhancing joint interoperability in logistics and air mobility and strengthening
June 6, 2025
Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25

PODGORICA, Montenegro — Nearly three years after a sweeping cyberattack disrupted Montenegro’s government networks, the country has taken a powerful step forward in strengthening its digital defenses by hosting its largest and most complex cyber defense exercise called Immediate Response 25. The
June 5, 2025
Defense Attachés Visit Luke

Defense attachés from 17 allied and partner nations visited Luke Air Force Base to deepen cooperation on F-35A Lightning II training and integration, June 2, 2025.
June 5, 2025
Africom Strategy Focuses on Burden Sharing, Protecting U.S. Homeland

During an interview at the Pentagon, Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, U.S. Africa Command's commander, said Africom's approach aligns with the National Defense Strategy and guidance from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
June 5, 2025
AFSAC celebrates 30 years of collaboration during its annual FLO International Reception

The AFSAC Directorate holds its annual FLO reception.
June 5, 2025
Hegseth, NATO Leader Find Common Ground on Defense Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte both stated an increase in defense spending targets — by both the U.S. and NATO ally countries — is essential to deterring threats posed by anti-Western aggressors.
June 4, 2025
AFSOUTH Launches AMISTAD 2025 Across Latin America

U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) launched AMISTAD 2025 in Peru on June 2, marking the start of a global health engagement designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance deployment readiness across five Latin American nations.