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Aug. 10, 2022
Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.
Aug. 5, 2022
COMUSAFE welcomes F-22s to Poland

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa, and Allied Air Command commander, visited the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, Poland, to welcome 12 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploying from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
Aug. 4, 2022
U.S. F-22s forward deploy to 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland

Twelve U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, forward deployed, Aug. 4, 2022 to the 32nd Tactical Air Base, Łask, Poland, to support NATO Air Shielding.
July 27, 2022
Long-term Relationships Drive State Partnership Program Success

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – When Daryl Bohac came here in 1998, he didn’t just help advance a young partnership between the Czech Republic and the Nebraska National Guard – he returned to his ancestral roots.
July 22, 2022
Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show

One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 18, 2022
Australian Official Sees Shared Mission With U.S.

The Australian deputy prime minister, also the nation's minister of defense, said he found "a real sense of shared mission in this moment" during his recent trip to Washington — the first by an official of Australia's new government.
July 14, 2022
U.S., Italian Defense Leaders Discuss Shared Interests, Concerns for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked his Italian counterpart for supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion, and noted Italy's other extensive contributions to international security.
July 13, 2022
Austin, Marles Discuss Future of Australia, U.S. Alliance

Bound together by shared history, deep friendship and common values, the United States and Australia are standing strong to counter Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
July 13, 2022
Dutch, U.S. Defense Leaders Work to Strengthen Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the importance of the NATO alliance and the next steps in opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine with Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren at the Pentagon.
July 12, 2022
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Germany

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Germany to deepen the U.S. Air Force partnership with the German Air Force.