Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Feb. 9, 2023
DOD Is Focused on China, Defense Official Says

China remains the pacing challenge for the U.S. government, a Defense Department official stressed to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Feb. 7, 2023
Malmstrom RED HORSE Squadron builds relationships in Philippines

Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron out of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, traveled to the Philippines to work alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts in a Field Training Event, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3.
Feb. 1, 2023
Austin Visit to Philippine Base Highlights Benefits of U.S-Philippine Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Camp Navarro in Mindanao, Philippines, where U.S. and Philippine service members are working closely together to ensure long-term prosperity of the region.
Jan. 29, 2023
Austin Looks to Build on Strengths of Alliances With South Korea, the Philippines

The security environment in the Indo-Pacific is growing more complex and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will meet with allies in South Korea and the Philippines to continue efforts to strengthen the security environment in the region.
Sept. 30, 2022
Defense Leaders Look to Improve U.S-Philippine Interoperability

The United States remains unwavering in its support for a strong and independent Philippines that can defend its sovereignty, ensure prosperity for its people and strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Aug. 11, 2022
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to the Philippines

Throughout the meetings, Brown reaffirmed the great value the U.S. Air Force places on the bilateral alliance.
Sept. 10, 2021
Austin Says Philippines Is Vital Ally With Shared Goals

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana at the Pentagon.
April 11, 2021
Austin Travels to Middle East, Europe to Strengthen Ties With Allies

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to the Middle East and Europe to consult with some of America's closest allies, with an eye toward "revitalizing" America's relationships.
Dec. 10, 2020
Guam, Hawaii share COVID best practices with the Philippines

The Guam and Hawaii National Guard participated in a virtual subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on COVID-19 with the Armed Forces of the Philippines as part of the Guard's State Partnership Program.
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.