Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 22, 2023
Maryland Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

The Maryland Air National Guard partnered with Estonia’s Cyber Command Sept. 17-20 to host the cybersecurity exercise Baltic Blitz 23.
Sept. 21, 2023
JASDF performs F-35 hot-pit refuel at Andersen AFB

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force performed their first hot-pit refuel for their F-35A Lightning II, Aug. 28, 2023 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Sept. 21, 2023
PACAF, RBAirF strengthen medical capabilities in Pacific Angel 23-3

Medical units from across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) teamed up with Medical Service, Royal Brunei Air Force during exercise Pacific Angel 23-3 a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by PACAF at Rimba Air Force Base, Brunei on Sept, 11-15.
Sept. 21, 2023
Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Sept. 20, 2023
Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum

The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
Sept. 20, 2023
Hokanson: Panama a Global Crossroads, Key Security Cooperation Partner

The Republic of Panama is a bridge that connects the Americas. Its renowned canal is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It also is a key security cooperation partner for the United States, the National Guard’s top general said during a recent visit to the country.
Sept. 19, 2023
CFSCC, 18 SDS welcome Chilean AF delegation for SDA immersion

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – A delegation from partner nation Chile visited the 18th Space Defense Squadron here to discuss a myriad of prominent topics dominating the space industry Sept. 14, 2023.
Sept. 19, 2023
U.S.-India Relationship Critical to Free, Open Indo-Pacific

A shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific bolsters the U.S.-India relationship as the two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, a senior Pentagon official said.
Sept. 19, 2023
U.S. Strengthening Deterrence in Taiwan Strait

The Defense Department is working with other government agencies, allies and friends to strengthen deterrence across the Taiwan Strait to ensure peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 19, 2023
U.S. facilitates Philippine Air Force AOC, ISR training

At the request of the government of the Philippines, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, sent a team of U.S. Air Force Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines, from Aug. 10-19. The instructors trained twenty-eight members