Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 19, 2023
Hawaii Airman to serve as Bilateral Affairs Officer in the Philippines

Bilateral Affairs Officers are instrumental in global diplomacy, nurturing diplomatic ties and bolstering international alliances. Their role is crucial in establishing constructive and harmonious relationships between nations, and it adapts to the specific needs and priorities of the countries they
Sept. 19, 2023
Washington, Oregon, Airmen Visit School During Enduring Partners

The Washington and Oregon Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force visited Nong Phluang Yai primary school during Enduring Partners Sept. 13.
Sept. 18, 2023
Pacific Angel 23-3 concludes in Brunei

Pacific Angel 23-3 Brunei wrapped up in Rimba Air Force Base, Sept.15, after 4 days of multiple search and rescue and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response training operations.
Sept. 18, 2023
In Colombia, Hokanson Highlights Security Cooperation Partnerships

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson joined regional defense leaders at U.S. Southern Command’s South American Defense Conference 2023 recently, highlighting the role of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program in security cooperation.
Sept. 15, 2023
Airmen and Royal Netherlands Navy control together during Exercise Neptune Protector

The 607th Air Control Squadron hosted exercise Neptune Protector from Aug. 19 to Sept. 9, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona.
Sept. 15, 2023
Oregon, Washington Guard and Thailand Train Together

The first Enduring Partners Engagement commenced Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony officiated by Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Nat Kamintra, Enduring Partners Exercise director, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander.
Sept. 15, 2023
Texas National Guard, Chile Partner for Cyber Training

The Texas National Guard and the Chilean Army conducted a joint cybersecurity exercise in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 28-30, as part of the State Partnership Program.
Sept. 14, 2023
US, Malaysian forces ready for return of Cope Taufan in 2023

The United States Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will conduct exercise Cope Taufan 2023 in Malaysia, Sept. 18-29, 2023. The exercise aims to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness whilst demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically with an emphasis on interoperability,
Sept. 14, 2023
Austin Welcomes Increased Cooperation With Bahrain

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Bahrain's Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, one day after the U.S. and Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration Agreement.
Sept. 13, 2023
Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win – AMC, PACAF, AFSOC commanders address AFA attendees

Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, participated in a panel titled, “Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win in the Indo-Pacific” with the Pacific Air Forces commander, Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, and the Air Force Special Operations Command commander, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, Sept. 13, at