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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. 17, 2023
Striker Airmen Ready and Postured: 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, a flexible force

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, along with more than 150 Airmen, civilians and contractors, arrived at Keflavik, Iceland, to participate in a series of Bomber Task Force missions to integrate operations with our Icelandic Allies
July 18, 2023
NATO reservist visits South Texas

The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a military exchange program and hosted a member from the Estonian Defense Force here, May 29- June 9.
July 18, 2023
Air Force ROTC cadets, cadre experience NATO pilot training, alliance

Several cadets and cadre took part in Air Force ROTC’s inaugural Fly NATO professional development training this summer, a two-week trip encompassing four separate countries: United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany.
July 17, 2023
State Partnership Program Turns 30: A Crucial Arrow in Ukraine's Quiver

For almost 30 years, since the founding of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, California National Guardsmen and their Ukrainian counterparts have held exchanges, trained together and built troop-to-troop friendships.
July 13, 2023
National Guard's State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years

The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which began in 1993 with 13 countries, has grown to 100 nations — more than half the countries in the world.
July 12, 2023
Biden Speaks on Ukraine's Future With NATO in Vilnius

President Joe Biden stressed the long-term commitment nations have made to Ukraine during the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
July 7, 2023
DOD Policy Chief Says 'Even Michael Jordan Needed 4 Other Bulls'

Americans need to understand how crucial allies and partners are to U.S. national security strategies, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy said.
June 30, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.
June 28, 2023
U.S., German Defense Officials Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged to continue their close partnership in supporting Ukraine and defending their countries' shared values.