Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 7, 2023
RNZAF students begin first iteration of C-130J upgrade training

The 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 4, recently began teaching its first iteration of mechanical and technical courses for 16 members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
March 7, 2023
Partner Nation Guest Instructor becomes first to earn AETC master instructor designation

For the first time in the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s 80-year history, a partner nation guest instructor has earned the master instructor badge, the highest Air Education and Training Command’s instructor qualification.
March 7, 2023
NY Air Guard Aeromed Technicians Train with Canada in Arctic

New York Air Guard medical technicians who normally transport patients on aircraft like C-130s are learning to do the same on the much smaller Canadian CC-138 “Twin Otter” in a month-long Canadian Arctic exercise.
March 7, 2023
Yokota Airman recognized for contributions to US-Japan alliance

Maj. Lance Mazzella, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, accepts the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award from Yoshiyuki Sugiyama, JAAGA president, during a ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2023. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding
March 7, 2023
U.S. Air Force partners with French Army for MQ-9 interoperability

U.S. Air Force Capt. Maheep Gill (left), 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, Dan Joseph (center), L-3 Harris contractor, and French Army Master Sgt. Nicolas Eon, Battalion 5 CAV Regiment, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) watch a live feed from the U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper
March 6, 2023
On Middle East Tour, Austin Talks Partnerships With Jordanian King

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with King Abdullah II of Jordan as part of a multiday tour of partner nations in the Middle East, emphasizing the continuing U.S. commitment to Middle Eastern partner nations.
March 6, 2023
Puerto Rico Guard Serves as Southcom Ace Strategic Air Bridge

The 156th Wing operated as an expeditionary air base during Operation Forward Tiger 2023 to support U.S. Southern Command’s large-scale multinational exercise in February.
March 6, 2023
AACS 2023 comes to a close, expands influence across Africa

The African Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 ended following the closing ceremony in Dakar, Senegal, on March 3, 2023, marking the conclusion of the 12th iteration of the event.
March 4, 2023
During Middle East Trip, Austin Touts Commitment to Partners, Security

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III embarked on a multiday trip to meet with civil and military leaders in the Middle East to reenforce the U.S. commitment to partnerships and security in the region.
March 3, 2023
New Deputy Commander position accelerates PACAF’s Allies and partners connection

Pacific Air Forces continues to find new ways to embrace the “accelerate change or lose” charge given by U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, when he penned his August 2020 letter to Airmen.