Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 15, 2022
Hawaiian Raptors strengthen regional readiness at the Keystone of the Pacific

The skies over the Keystone of the Pacific recently featured unique guests, as several visiting F-22 A Raptors and Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conducted a series of missions at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
June 14, 2022
Russia's Grand Strategy for Ukraine Takeover Unmet, Says DOD Official

In the broadest sense, Russia has thus far failed to secure its strategic objectives in Ukraine, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.
June 14, 2022
MPEP brings Airmen from across the globe

The Military Personnel Exchange Program held an annual forum and a change of command ceremony at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, June 12 to 14, 2022.
June 13, 2022
ROK and U.S. Conduct Bilateral Exercise

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, conducted a bilateral exercise with Republic of Korea Air Force 7 June, 2022 to demonstrate the ability of the combined US-ROK forces to respond quickly to crisis events. The ROK-U.S. Alliance remains
June 13, 2022
Austin: How the U.S. Walks, Chews Gum at the Same Time

The Indo-Pacific is a U.S. national security strategy priority, but the United States is a global power with global interests and responsibilities, and "we are walking and chewing gum at the same time," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Bangkok.
June 13, 2022
Austin Impressed by Partnership and Professionalism Exhibited by U.S. Unit in Thailand

The U.S. military effort in Thailand is truly a joint endeavor and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III had the opportunity to see it as he met with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines of the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group – Thailand.
June 13, 2022
New Hampshire National Guard, Cabo Verde Build Emerging Partnership

The New Hampshire National Guard hosted a delegation from the Republic of Cabo Verde for a State Partnership Program workshop June 8-10.
June 13, 2022
Maine Air National Guard, Montenegro Partner in SPP Event

The Maine Air National Guard hosted members of the Montenegrin military during a communications familiarization event the first week of June.
June 12, 2022
AFCLC launches new introduction to Japan, Iraq courses on Culture Guide app

The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to Japan and Introduction to Iraq courses to its free Culture Guide mobile app.
June 11, 2022
Austin Holds Trilateral Meetings With Indo-Pacific Allies

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held several meetings with allies and partners at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore following his speech detailing U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.