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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.
Oct. 2, 2023
Arizona National Guard, Oman Strengthen Partnership

The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs welcomed the Sultanate of Oman Armed Forces delegation for a weeklong Arizona National Guard Oman Leadership Summit, celebrating the state’s newest state partnership through the State Partnership Program Sept. 25-28.
Sept. 29, 2023
U.S. and Colombia Soar Together: Ángel de los Andes and Relámpago VII Bolster Interoperability

The U.S. military recently teamed up with the Colombian Aerospace Force to showcase bilateral cooperation and a commitment to enhancing military readiness in the Ángel de los Andes and Relámpago VIII exercises, hosted in Colombia in August and September 2023.
Sept. 29, 2023
Brown’s tenure as CSAF leaves lasting imprint on the service, its evolution

As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.