Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Oct. 5, 2023
Building Partnerships: SSC International Affairs Offices Welcomes Korean, German Delegations

EL SEGUNDO, CA – In a first for Space Systems Command (SSC), members of its International Affairs Office recently welcomed a team of space acquisition experts from the Republic of Korea’s Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
Oct. 4, 2023
USAF and JGSDF conduct quarterly field training

The 374th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, conducted a joint field training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30 and 31, to maintain the readiness of both forces and improve joint interoperability.
Oct. 4, 2023
Inaugural Multilateral Air Domain Awareness, Defense Design Workshop enhances regional command, control structure

The Pacific Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center or PIC, hosted the inaugural Multilateral Air Domain Awareness and Defense Design Workshop in El Paso, Texas, Sept. 25-30.
Oct. 4, 2023
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Oct. 4, 2023
General Says Middle East is a Theater for Strategic Competition

The Middle East is fertile ground for strategic competition with China and Russia and growing Chinese influence in the region would have effects on U.S. access, an Air Force official said.
Oct. 4, 2023
Tennessee Guard, Bulgaria Celebrate 30-Year Partnership

To mark three decades of cooperation as one of the original partners in the State Partnership Program, the Tennessee National Guard and the Bulgarian Armed Forces held more than 30 bilateral engagements throughout the year culminating in a two-day conference and celebration in Sofia Sept. 28-29.
Oct. 3, 2023
Continued Support to Ukraine, Replenishing Military Stocks: Priorities for Department

Although the U.S. has the funding to continue to support Ukraine's war efforts in the short term, Pentagon officials underscored that more funds will be needed to continue to assist Ukraine in the long term.
Oct. 3, 2023
IAAFA leads professional development subject matter expert exchange with Brazilian Air Force

A team from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy joined forces with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation to conduct a professional development subject matter expert exchange with the Brazilian Air Force, Aug. 22-24, 2023. It was the first visit of its kind in over a decade.
Oct. 2, 2023
Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the passage of a continuing resolution

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Oct. 2, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, warfare center, host NATO Air Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, United States Air Forces in Europe, Air Forces Africa commander and NATO Air Chiefs visit the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 27, 2023.