Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 21, 2022
PACAF boss speaks at AFA conference, emphasizes importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific

Wilsbach provided remarks as one of three panelists for a “Preparing for Global Competition” presentation, hosted a media roundtable on “Defending the Indo-Pacific Theater,” and hosted a think tank.
Sept. 20, 2022
U.S., Norway Defense Leaders Discuss Ukraine, Importance of High North

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram for his country's aid to Ukraine and for the crucial role it plays in the Arctic and North Atlantic during a meeting at the Pentagon.
Sept. 20, 2022
Gen Raymond reflects on highlights of Space Force’s achievements and predicts ‘great history ahead’

In a speech that was as much an unofficial farewell as a proud update of the U.S. Space Force’s youthful evolution, Chief of Space Operations, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond told an influential audience Sept. 20 that the service is on a strong footing and that it has deftly avoided two major traps.
Sept. 20, 2022
AFCENT commander conducts first round of regional partner engagements

Building relationships within the force and with allies and partners, Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, travelled across the USCENTCOM AOR to meet with U.S. embassy, coalition, regional, and U.S. military leaders.
Sept. 19, 2022
Brown cites Air Force history as fuel for accelerating change, meeting today’s complex security challenges

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. urged the Total Force Sept. 19 to focus intently, to move fast and “accelerate change” in reshaping the service to meet modern-day threats.
Sept. 19, 2022
Canada Plans to Increase Spending on North American Defense

DOD welcomes Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand's announcement of plans to enlarge Canada's defense budget and make significant investments in North American Aerospace Defense Command modernization and continental defense, NORAD's commander said.
Sept. 18, 2022
US Embassy Jordan celebrates USAF 75th anniversary during celebration formation with RAF, AAE, RJAF

The U.S. Embassy Jordan celebrated the United States Air Force 75th anniversary with Air Forces Central Command during a celebration formation in Amman, Jordan, August 25, 2022. The event included a five-ship, four-nation flyover led by the Royal Jordanian Air Force in formation with fighter
Sept. 17, 2022
AFCENT concludes support to USAID Pakistan Mission

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar – Airmen from 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central concluded support to the U.S. Agency for International Development-led humanitarian mission to Pakistan on Sep. 16, 2022, after the country experienced historic levels of flooding.
Sept. 16, 2022
Air Force Fall Tattoo: Celebrating 75 years of airpower

The military Tattoo is an historic tradition held worldwide, showcasing the excellence and readiness of service members
Sept. 15, 2022
South Carolina Air National Guard wraps up exercise Relampago VII

The exercise focused on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards.