Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 12, 2024
Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere

DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.
March 12, 2024
Coalition Airmen prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop into Gaza

Coalition Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force load Jordanian humanitarian aid aboard a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central command area of responsibility, March 12, 2024.
March 12, 2024
Reservists Refueling over the High North for Nordic Response 24

A Norwegian F-35 Lightning II, prepares to receive fuel from a 914th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker over the High North during Nordic Response 24, March 8, 2024. The 914th ARW will provide aerial refueling support to U.S., Ally, and partner nation aircraft participating in the
March 11, 2024
DOD's 2025 Budget Request Provides 4.5% Raise for Service Members

The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025.
March 11, 2024
DAF releases 2025 budget proposal

The $217.5 billion budget request is designed to meet DAF goals for modernization, readiness, addressing key capability gaps and managing risk.
March 11, 2024
35th Fighter Wing Conducts Bilateral MCA Training

During the first week of March, the 35th Fighter Wing conducted the first bilateral Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training with Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), providing an opportunity for Airmen from both nations to work closely as they learn useful mission critical skills.
March 8, 2024
Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
March 8, 2024
DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force

DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
March 8, 2024
Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy

President Joe Biden used the State of the Union speech to alert Americans to the challenges against democracy abroad and at home.
March 8, 2024
CMSSF holds first all-call at Peterson SFB

Bentivegna emphasized the importance of Guardians, Airmen and civilians understanding their roles in the Space Force and the critical role they play in Reoptimization for Great Power Competition.