Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 30, 2022
Defense Leaders Look to Improve U.S-Philippine Interoperability

The United States remains unwavering in its support for a strong and independent Philippines that can defend its sovereignty, ensure prosperity for its people and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 29, 2022
U.S. Seeks to Build Network of Like-Minded Nations in Indo-Pacific

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is meeting with defense leaders from the Philippines, Japan and Australia while in Hawaii to strengthen bonds among regional allies.
Sept. 29, 2022
RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington

The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Sept. 29, 2022
U.S., Romania hosts European Partnership Flight for allied nations

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Service members from the U.S. military and the allied nations of Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal, and Romania came together in Bucharest, Romania for a European Partnership Flight event focused on F-16 maintenance and operations, Sept 19, 2022. United States Air
Sept. 29, 2022
152nd Air Operations Group Visits Israel

HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SYRACUSE, NY -- For over a decade, airmen from the 152d Air Operations Group have been integral to the security relationship between Israel and the United States.
Sept. 28, 2022
Latest U.S. Support for Ukraine Targets Long-Term Security Investment

The Defense Department announced an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, which will include an array of important warfighting equipment, a senior defense official said during a background briefing.
Sept. 28, 2022
Illinois National Guard, Polish Partners Remember the Fallen

GREAT LAKES, Ill. – For 17 years, Polish and Illinois National Guard Soldiers fought together in Iraq and then Afghanistan. Last week, they rode more than 500 miles together to honor warriors killed in post-9/11 conflicts.
Sept. 27, 2022
Austin Welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon

The partnership between the United States and the Marshall Islands is strong, and the nations have long shared the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Sept. 27, 2022
AFRC Wing at Travis delivers humanitarian aid to Haiti

A Reserve aircrew from the 301st Airlift Squadron performed a three-day mission Sept. 23 – 25, to move humanitarian cargo to Haiti. Through the Denton Program, three school buses donated from San Diego Unified School District were transported from March Air Reserve Base, California, to Haiti.
Sept. 27, 2022
DOD Establishes Arctic Strategy and Global Resilience Office 

The United States is an Arctic power, and the Defense Department has established an office to ensure U.S. strategy and policy protects U.S. interests in that crucial region.

Sept. 29, 2022
RAAF, USAF leaders sign Joint Vision Statement in Washington

The Joint Vision Statement builds on the U.S. and Australian strategic partnership and conveys the two countries’ intent to work together to direct and support the development and operations of their air forces.
Sept. 22, 2022
Air Force announces hypersonic missile contract award

The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile is an air-launched, scramjet-powered hypersonic weapon designed to hold high-value targets at risk in contested environments from standoff distances.
Sept. 22, 2022
AF hosts International Air Chiefs Conference

The gathering exemplified the Air Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with allies and partners through meaningful conversation and information exchange.
Sept. 1, 2022
SECAF visits PACAF Airmen, emphasizes Air Force priorities

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall toured the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility Aug. 17-25, 2022 to emphasize the strategic priority of advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.During his tour, Kendall reinforced the National Defense Strategy tenet of deterring aggression, while
Aug. 25, 2022
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Indo-Pacific bases, stresses importance of DoD’s priority theater

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to locations across the Department of Defense’s priority theater Aug. 4-13, reinforcing U.S. and U.S. Air Force commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific and recognizing the contributions of Airmen and families serving there.
Aug. 15, 2022
Indo-Pacific allies, partners attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, SELIS focused on people, readiness and culture through connections between allies and partners.
Aug. 11, 2022
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to the Philippines

Throughout the meetings, Brown reaffirmed the great value the U.S. Air Force places on the bilateral alliance.
Aug. 9, 2022
Readout of CSAF's visit to Singapore

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Singapore Aug. 7-10 to reaffirm the U.S. Air Force's commitment to the bilateral defense relationship and discuss efforts to enhance cooperation.
Aug. 9, 2022
SELIS 22: CMSAF hosts largest international DAF engagement

The five-day summit focused on “Winning the High-End Fight,” providing senior enlisted leaders an opportunity to build and maintain relationships, secure common interests, promote shared values, and deter current and potential threats by demonstrating the strength of global military partnerships.
July 29, 2022
Farewell tour: Dutch wrap up 32 years of flying with Tucson Air Guard

U.S. and Dutch dignitaries, and Air National Guard Airmen and Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) personnel celebrated the end of an era as the RNLAF landed their last F-16 at Morris Air National Guard Base today, culminating a 32-year international training relationship.