Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Jan. 15, 2025
U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea forces conduct trilateral flight

Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
Feb. 28, 2024
DoD participates in Singapore Airshow 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024 (SA2024) with an aerial demonstration by the B-52H Stratofortress and static displays at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25.
Nov. 21, 2023
Largest-ever PACS concludes, enhancing competitive advantages for 22 nations

The four-day symposium was held to foster regional security, stability, interoperability, leadership development, knowledge exchanges, and to ensure a shared understanding of challenges throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 16, 2023
United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral Ministerial Meeting Unilateral Press Statement

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Republic of Korea (ROK) Minister of National Defense Shin Wonsik, and Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru convened a Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on November 12, 2023.
Nov. 16, 2023
Defense Vision of the U.S.-ROK Alliance

In 1953 the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) signed the Mutual Defense Treaty pledging to promote peace, defend against external threats, and strengthen collective defense in the Pacific region.
Oct. 5, 2023
Collaboration at Indo-Pacific military health exchange enhances interoperability

More than 500 health professionals from 24 nations, including the U.S., converged at the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange, September 26 to September 29, to share experiences and increase interoperability among military health teams.
Sept. 19, 2023
Washington, Oregon, Airmen Visit School During Enduring Partners

The Washington and Oregon Air National Guard and the Royal Thai Air Force visited Nong Phluang Yai primary school during Enduring Partners Sept. 13.
Sept. 6, 2023
USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan, First overseas visit demonstrates ironclad commitment to allies

Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), held several key engagements with senior leaders in Japan, Sept. 1-4, as part of his first visit to the Western Pacific since becoming the USSTRATCOM commander.
May 15, 2023
2023 Balikatan CE SME exchange

To maintain a strong relationship and increase interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, 18th Wing Airmen with the 18th Civil Engineer Group engaged in a four-day Subject Matter Expert Exchange event with the Philippines air force’s 355th Aviation Engineer Wing from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2023.
May 12, 2023
Cope Thunder 23-1 comes to a close

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Philippine Air Force personnel conducted bilateral fighter training operations at Clark Air Base, Philippines and subject matter expert exchanges at Basa Air Base, Philippines in support of exercise Cope Thunder 23-1, May 1-12, 2023.