Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 27, 2025
Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 21, 2025
Building a more agile, integrated force: DAF cements inaugural DLE

After a month-long series of exercises across the Indo-Pacific, The Department of the Air Force has concluded its Department-Level Exercises and looks to lessons learned.
Aug. 18, 2025
Air Force Chief of Staff announces retirement

The 23rd U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin announced plans today to retire effective on or about Nov. 1, 2025.
Aug. 6, 2025
Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances, integrated readiness

SecAF Meink concluded a multi-nation visit to the Indo-Pacific region, where he met with senior defense officials, observed multinational training and visited with Airmen and Guardians supporting Department-Level Exercise 2025.
Aug. 1, 2025
Airmen rapidly deploy to support Philippine disaster relief efforts

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing shifted from training operations in northern Japan to deployment for crisis response operations in the Philippines.
July 31, 2025
Allied eyes on the fight: U.S. and Australian ground C2 team powers the kill chain at TS25

On a dusty northern Australian airfield, deep in the heart of Exercise Talisman Saber 2025, a small but powerful coalition team is proving that command and control doesn't just happen in the sky. From the ground, a combined U.S. and Australian Battle Management Command and Control element is
July 25, 2025
SecAF visits Indo-Pacific to strengthen alliances, assess readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink departed July 24 on his first international trip as SecAF, traveling throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to reinforce international partnerships and meet with Airmen and Guardians supporting the 2025 Department-Level Exercise.
July 24, 2025
Senate confirms Lohmeier to be nation’s 29th Air Force Under Secretary

Mr. Matthew Lohmeier was confirmed as the 29th Under Secretary of the Air Force.
July 23, 2025
US, Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2

PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements.
July 21, 2025
F-35 international interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 – a first for the USAF

Two U.S. Air Force pilots successfully flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission during exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16.