Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Jan. 15, 2022
Northern Strike 22-1 brings arctic training to Michigan

The Northern Strike exercise series, sponsored by the National Guard Bureau, provides a venue for units to maximize training in subarctic conditions.
Nov. 29, 2021
Air Force hosts Coalition Virtual Flag, premier coalition virtual air combat exercise

Coalition Virtual Flag exercises led by the U.S. Air Force focus on major combat operations in a realistic theater against a near-peer threat in a dynamic training environment.
Nov. 9, 2021
100th ARW hones ACE concepts during exercise Castle Forge

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, RAF Fairford and Souda Bay, Greece, Nov. 1-4.During exercise Castle Forge, Airmen provided air refueling support for U.S. and allied aircraft, including U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer,
July 29, 2021
US, Israel conclude Juniper Falcon 21-2

In support of long-standing, bilateral agreements, military members from the U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Forces held exercise Juniper Falcon 21-2 at various locations in Israel, July 23-28.
July 20, 2021
EC-130H Compass Call protects and enhances regional airpower capabilities

Over the past month, the EC-130H Compass Call aircraft, has flown in two multi-nation, large force employment exercises that strengthened integration capabilities with CENTCOM partners and allies.
May 18, 2021
435th CRG brings readiness, interoperability to Swift Response 21

The 435th Contingency Response Group, assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, showcased strategic readiness and interoperability during exercise Swift Response 21 at Pápa Air Base, Hungary, May 5-14, 2021.
May 17, 2021
Swift Response 21: 435th CRG opens airfield after joint forcible entry

The 435th Contingency Response Group executed the opening and operating of an airfield after joint forcible entry into Cheshnegirovo Airfield, Bulgaria, during exercise Swift Response 21, May 11-12, 2021.
April 30, 2021
Hawaiian Raptors fly with RAAF for exercise Pacific Edge 21

Total Force Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam completed a multifaceted, air combat exercise April 22, flying more than 100 sorties alongside partners from the Royal Australian Air Force and other U.S.-based units.
April 27, 2021
31st FW, multinational allies conclude INIOCHOS 21

The exercise was a Hellenic air force-sponsored operational and tactical level field training exercise, hosted by the Hellenic Air Tactics Center at Greece’s fighter weapons school. The aim was to enhance combat readiness and fighting capability, while providing participants the opportunity to
March 18, 2021
NATO AWACS provides area surveillance during Red Flag 21-2

Service members from seven NATO member nations are at Nellis AFB, supporting Red Flag 21-2 to test and sharpen their abilities in countering threats while building a cohesive protocol for real-world events.