Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 9, 2022
Air Force deactivates 81 FS

After nearly a decade, the 81st Fighter Squadron has closed its doors after a deactivation ceremony here, Dec. 6, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael Raabe, 81st Fighter Squadron commander, relinquished command of the 81st FS. To signify the deactivation, Raabe, along with Col. Alexander
Dec. 7, 2022
U.S., U.K. Military Chiefs Discuss Ukraine, China

The Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure have increased resistance to Vladimir Putin's invasion, senior U.S. and British military leaders said.
Dec. 7, 2022
U.S. Officials Listen to Concerns of African Leaders

In advance of next week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for African Affairs detailed how DOD and U.S. Africa Command are working with the nations of the diverse and expansive continent.
Dec. 7, 2022
Lithuania’s Prime Minister Praises Pennsylvania Partnership

The prime minister of Lithuania, Ingrida Šimonytė, called the partnership between the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Lithuanian Armed Forces a “true friendship” during a visit to Fort Indiantown Gap Dec. 5.
Dec. 6, 2022
Australia, U.S. Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation

A discussion between the U.S. secretaries of defense and state and their Australian counterparts ended with a commitment to deepen defense cooperation.
Dec. 6, 2022
Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Dec. 5, 2022
U.S.-Australia Work to Strengthen Alliance

The "unbreakable alliance" between the United States and Australia remains vital to regional security, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at a Pentagon meeting with his Australian counterpart.
Dec. 5, 2022
Building lasting partnerships with ally Australia

Director of Staff Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno recently traveled to Australia to meet with members of the Australia Space Operations to further discuss the unity of our forces with the common goal to expand defenses in the space domain.
Dec. 5, 2022
Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Celebrate 20-year Partnership

Oklahoma National Guard leaders and an Azerbaijan delegation gathered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership under the State Partnership Program.
Dec. 4, 2022
DOD Scouts Innovative Ideas From Industry, Allies, Partners

The undersecretary of defense for research and engineering highlighted several programs and initiatives through which the Defense Department seeks new and innovative capabilities.