Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 1, 2025
Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgaria -- Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgaria Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition at the National Military University.
June 25, 2025
NATO Leaders Pledge to Increase Defense Spending

During a press briefing on the last day of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald J. Trump emphasized the need for all member states to share the financial burden of European defense spending.
June 24, 2025
Nominees for Central, European Commands Testify on Growing Adversarial Threats

U.S. forces in the Middle East are laser-focused on warfighting, lethality and readiness, and they are performing superbly, Navy Vice Adm. Charles B. Cooper II, deputy commander of U.S. Central Command, said at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
June 23, 2025
USAF showcases global airpower, innovation at Paris Air Show

U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa led the U.S. military’s presence at the 2025 Paris Air Show last week, highlighting the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to innovation, international cooperation, and Allied readiness at one of the world’s most prominent aerospace events.
June 13, 2025
USAFE hosts NATO chaplains to enable ‘tactical ministering’ in new era of warfare

Military chaplains from 12 NATO and partner nations across Europe convened at Ramstein for a conference June 10-12, 2025, to wargame how they might operate together in future conflicts.
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.