Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 29, 2022
175th Wing demonstrates warfighting capabilities in Europe

Approximately 170 Airmen assigned to the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard and A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft have returned from Europe, where they supported Exercises Swift Response and Defender Europe 22.
June 28, 2022
National Guard Leader Emphasizes Partnerships During European Visit

Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as part of a five-nation trip to recognize and strengthen National Guard security relationships with eastern European and Baltic nations.
June 28, 2022
Experiment culminates, enhances partnerships

The Air Combat Command collaboration between 81st Fighter Squadron pilots and partner nation personnel culminated at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 14, 2022,
June 27, 2022
US, Philippine Air Force bands participate in virtual subject matter expert exchange

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, along with participants from the U.S. Band of the Golden West out of Travis Air Force Base, California, met virtually with members from the Philippine Air Force Band for a subject matter expert exchange, June 22.
June 27, 2022
Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe

General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 27, 2022
Dover AFB delivers helicopters; bolsters U.S., Australian alliance

The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship that serves as an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. Due to its strategic location, Dover AFB supports approximately $3.5 billion worth of foreign military sales annually.
June 27, 2022
Kendall outlines progress on ‘transformation’ tempered by continuing threats, need for ‘urgency’

Offering a report card on the state of transformation across the Air and Space Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said June 24 that progress has been made but more is needed, and the pace of change must quicken to reshape and refocus the services to meet fast evolving global threats.
June 27, 2022
Jamaican Defence Force members participate in seminar at IAAFA

The Inter-American Air Forces Academy hosted members of the Jamaican Defence Force and 12th Air Force for a maintenance professional seminar May 31 to June 2.
June 27, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command here, June 27. In his capacity as commander, Hecker is also the new director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalkar, Germany.
June 27, 2022
Utah National Guard Joins African Lion Exercise in Morocco

Soldiers and Airmen from the Utah National Guard began arriving in Morocco June 14 to participate in African Lion 2022.