Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 9, 2023
U.S. Helps Israel Defend Against Hamas Attacks

The United States is surging support to Israel, a senior defense official said, including air defense capabilities and munitions, and is also bolstering U.S. presence in the region.
Oct. 6, 2023
Air Force Reserve concludes exercise in Indo-Pacific

The 22nd Air Force conducted a two-week long exercise, with more than 15 units participating in this year’s Rally in the Pacific exercise, Sept. 9-23, 2023. The exercise was held in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily Guam, Palau and the Philippines, with the main operating location out of Pohakuloa
Oct. 5, 2023
WAANG, ORANG, and Royal Thai Air Force participate in first ever Enduring Partners engagement

Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing and the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing participated in the first ever Enduring Partners engagement with the Royal Thai Air Force Sept. 11-21 at Korat Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand.
Oct. 5, 2023
After U.S. Downs Turkish Drone in Syria, Focus Remains on Defeat ISIS Mission

An American F-16 fighter aircraft shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle that had been observed conducting airstrikes in a U.S.-restricted operating zone about a kilometer from U.S. forces in Syria.
Oct. 5, 2023
Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability

More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams.
Oct. 5, 2023
DOD Remains Focused on Deterring Conflict in Indo-Pacific

The U.S. remains fully committed to its strategy of integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while keeping a close eye on China's provocations in the region, a senior Pentagon official said.
Oct. 5, 2023
Vermont Guard Partner North Macedonia Hosts Adriatic Conference

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general, and leaders from other U.S. states joined their partner nation chiefs of defense for the 26th U.S.-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense Conference in Skopje Sept. 27.
Oct. 5, 2023
Iowa Guard, Kosovo Partners Train in HAZMAT Exercise

The 71st Civil Support Team and two dozen members of the Kosovo Security Force trained together in a hazardous materials exercise in September.
Oct. 5, 2023
The Expanding Leverage of the People’s Republic of China in Latin America: Implications for US National Security and Global Order

This article examines the growing influence operations conducted by the Chinese Communist Party led government in Latin America, presenting strategic risks to US national security and global order.
Oct. 5, 2023
Recover the air base: 18 NATO countries participate in multinational CBRN exercise

NATO Exercise Toxic Trip 23, the largest Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) exercise for NATO allies and partners, was held at Koksijde Air Base, Belgium, Sept. 23-29, 2023, with approximately 500 participants from 18 NATO countries.