Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

June 5, 2025
Hegseth, NATO Leader Find Common Ground on Defense Spending

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte both stated an increase in defense spending targets — by both the U.S. and NATO ally countries — is essential to deterring threats posed by anti-Western aggressors.
May 27, 2025
International dignitaries, leaders commemorate Dayton Peace Accords

Presidents, Heads of State, and dignitaries from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and U.S. Congress visited here May 25 to commemorate the signing of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the more than three-year long Bosnian War in 1995.
May 6, 2025
US Space Command hosts Global Sentinel 2025 exercise

The two-week event, held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, focuses on strengthening international partnerships, enhancing operational collaboration and promoting responsible behavior in space.
April 17, 2025
Defense Secretary Hosts Security Talks With French Counterpart

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a discussion with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu at the Pentagon.
April 12, 2025
Ramstein Flag 2025: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Strengthen Warfighting and Readiness

Fifteen Allied nations trained in advanced warfighting capabilities such as agile combat employment, integrated air and missile defense and counter anti-access/area denial operations. Cross servicing training showcased the ability to operate as a cohesive force to sustain combat operations.
April 8, 2025
DOD Leaders Highlight Need for Increased NATO Defense Spending

To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, Katherine Thompson said.
April 7, 2025
U.S., Netherlands air forces enhance fifth-generation interoperability at NATO flag exercise 

The U.S. Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force demonstrated advanced fifth-generation interoperability among NATO Allies during an F-35 Lightning II training for NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag exercise April 4. 
April 4, 2025
US, French forces conduct joint parachuting exercise in Djibouti

U.S. Pararescuemen and French paratroopers conducted a three-day parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening their partnership and demonstrating NATO interoperability.
April 4, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander hosts NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium

United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, Gen. James Hecker, hosted senior representatives from 28 Allied and five partner nations for the NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium 25-1 at Allied Air Command on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2 and 3.
April 3, 2025
Eucom, Africom Leaders Testify on Lethality, Global Deterrence

Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli and Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley detailed how their commands ensure lethality, warfighting readiness, deterrence and peace through strength.