Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 20, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft sharpen readiness in Norway

Three U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron deployed in support of Bomber Task Force Europe at Ørland, Norway, Aug. 12, 2025. The bombers, assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed with a total force integration team composed of roughly 30%
Aug. 20, 2025
CSAF hosts Thai air chief, presents Legion of Merit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin hosted an office call with Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul in the Pentagon, Aug. 20, 2025, to reaffirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Thai alliance. During the meeting, Allvin presented Punpakdee with a Legion of Merit in
Aug. 20, 2025
Enduring Partners 2025 Fosters Interoperability, Readiness for Washington Guard, Thailand

KORAT AIR BASE, THAILAND - Washington National Guard and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17 at Wing 1 in Lopburi, Thailand.The event, built on year-round planning through the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program,
Aug. 19, 2025
Northern Edge 2025 Kicks Off Across Alaska

More than 6,400 service members, 100 aircraft and seven U.S. and Canadian vessels are participating in Northern Edge 2025, a joint field-training exercise taking place at various locations in and around Alaska.
Aug. 19, 2025
U.S., Allied aircraft fly together over Riga, Latvia – demonstrate readiness and unity

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft and Allied fighter jets flew in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force Europe, demonstrating NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. The U.S. B-1B Lancer flew in formation with
Aug. 18, 2025
Trump, Zelenskyy, World Leaders Meet at White House to Negotiate Peace Deal

President Donald J. Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders to discuss how the ongoing violent war between Russia and Ukraine might be resolved.
Aug. 18, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement

The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025
Kentucky Air Guard Civil Engineers Strengthen Operational Readiness in the Azores

AZORES, Portugal - Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron joined with the Portuguese military to strengthen operational readiness and assist with base repairs during a two-week field training assignment.The June mission at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, brought
Aug. 18, 2025
LEAP translates strategy into action during first-in-a-generation DLE exercise series

The streets of Guam were filled with celebration as service members and locals came together for the 81st Guam Liberation Day parade. Flying by in a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, one Airman was a critical link in a multinational chain, coordinating in real time between the U.S. and
Aug. 18, 2025
AMC strengthens U.S.-ROK relations through combined training mission series

Total force aircrews and mission planners successfully executed full-spectrum airlift operations across the Indo-Pacific theater, July 15-25, 2025. The mission served to further develop joint and combined interoperability and enhanced the command and control capabilities of U.S. and Republic of