Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

May 16, 2023
Readiness Challenge IX and the Spirit of Interoperability

Air Force Civil Engineers competed in Readiness Challenge IX April 24-28, involving a range of different challenges testing their preparedness, determination, and teamwork.
May 15, 2023
2023 Balikatan CE SME exchange

To maintain a strong relationship and increase interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, 18th Wing Airmen with the 18th Civil Engineer Group engaged in a four-day Subject Matter Expert Exchange event with the Philippines air force’s 355th Aviation Engineer Wing from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2023.
May 12, 2023
Cope Thunder 23-1 comes to a close

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Philippine Air Force personnel conducted bilateral fighter training operations at Clark Air Base, Philippines and subject matter expert exchanges at Basa Air Base, Philippines in support of exercise Cope Thunder 23-1, May 1-12, 2023.
May 12, 2023
RNZAF Deputy Chief of Air Force visits Herk Nation

Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Ian Mower, Deputy Chief of Air Force, met with Team Little Rock leadership during his visit to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 8, 2023. During his visit, the 314th Airlift Wing showcased the types of training devices and methods used for training.
May 11, 2023
Pacific Air Forces Airmen participate in Cope Thunder in Philippines

Cope Thunder - Philippines 23-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, with primary flight operations over Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, and is designed to provide bilateral fighter training with the Philippine Air Force and improve combined interoperability.
May 11, 2023
Austin Says Budget Request Protects U.S. Today and in Future

The president's fiscal 2024 defense budget request is a strategy-driven document ensuring the U.S. military is the strongest in the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told a Senate subcommittee.
May 11, 2023
19th Airlift Wing completes Green Flag Little Rock 23-07

The 19th Airlift Wing successfully completed the Green Flag Little Rock 23-07 exercise.
May 10, 2023
US, Japan leaders gather for 2023 SEL Symposium

Over 60 members from the U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces gathered for the 2023 Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium on May 9, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, embracing this year's theme of “Innovative Joint Leaders.”
May 10, 2023
SACEUR Provides Update on Deterrence, Defense of Euro-Atlantic Area

Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli provided an update on implementation of the Deterrence and Defense of the Euro-Atlantic Area concept following a NATO Military Committee meeting in Brussels.
May 10, 2023
DAF senior leaders offer dialogue on defense innovation amid strategic competition

Air Force Senior Leaders were among speakers at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security May 9.