Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 5, 2024
Indiana National Guard Partner Slovakia Receives F-16s

INDIANAPOLIS - One of the Indiana National Guard’s state partners, Slovakia, received two F-16s during a ceremony in South Carolina Feb. 29 attended by Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, Indiana’s adjutant general.The fighter jets, also known as Fighting Falcons, aim to bolster Slovakia’s defense capability,
Oct. 10, 2023
U.S. Says July Ouster of Niger's Government Was a Coup

The State Department announced that the U.S. officially recognizes the illegal July overthrow of the government of Niger as a coup.
Aug. 18, 2023
Europe/Africa Air Force Chief Cites Lessons From War in Ukraine

The U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa are learning lessons from the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine to develop strategies and tactics, Gen. James B. Hecker said.
Aug. 8, 2023
Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged

The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
June 11, 2023
24 nations unite at Military Nursing Exchange to enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships, readiness

The conference featured talks from various international medical professionals, centered on this year’s theme, ‘Military Medics: Optimizing Partnerships and Readiness.’
Jan. 6, 2023
U.S. transfers C-130 aircraft to Nigerien partners

U.S. Embassy in Niger personnel and members of the Nigerien Armed Forces oversaw the transfer of a C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Nigerien Air Force during a handover ceremony at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, on Jan. 4, 2023.
Oct. 21, 2022
Indiana Guard, Nigerien Medics Bond Over Lifesaving Skills

The Indiana National Guard state partnership medical team worked alongside the Niger armed forces’ first combat medic team for more than two weeks to teach tactical combat casualty care and behavioral health.
Sept. 9, 2022
Indiana National Guard Welcomes Niger Partners for Exchange

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Three medical professionals from the Niger Armed Forces joined Indiana Army and Air National Guard medical professionals at Camp Atterbury during a State Partnership Program exchange.
Aug. 12, 2022
Minnesota National Guard and Niger improve medical capabilities

ST. PAUL, Minn.– Three members of the Nigerien armed forces’ medical leadership team visited the 133rd Medical Group and 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to learn more about the capabilities of providing medical care while on board a C-130 Hercules. During their one-day visit, the Nigeriens
July 13, 2022
Indiana Air National Guard Nurse Serves in Niger to Assist SPP Partner

Finding opportunities to serve can fill the need to be a part of something bigger. One Indiana National Guard member used her civilian training to help fill the needs of the military and a void in her heart.