Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience

The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
July 27, 2023
DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy

Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions.
July 27, 2023
General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 19, 2023
Bilateral exercise strengthens USAF, JASDF alliance

The 18th Wing teamed up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in a week-long bilateral training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
July 18, 2023
DAF leaders join Royal Air Force at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

RIAT is heralded as the largest airshow in the world, typically attracting more than 150,000 spectators over the course of a weekend.
July 17, 2023
Wedgetail Trilateral Joint Vision Statement signed at Royal International Air Tattoo

A joint vision statement was signed by heads of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their mutual intent to work collaboratively on the development of their countries’ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
July 16, 2023
U.S. integration at the Royal International Air Tattoo 23

The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16.
July 5, 2023
SAF/IA Publishes Latest International Airmen & Guardians Newsletter

Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs published the latest edition of its International Airmen and Guardians newsletter July 5 2023. Published quarterly, the newsletter aims to highlight news and upcoming activities for the International Airmen & Guardians community.
June 30, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.
June 27, 2023
Republic of Korea, US troops preserve memorials

U.S. and Republic of Korea troops grab equipment to clean a memorial sculpture at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 22, 2023. U.S. and ROK troops teamed up to clean two memorials on base in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)