Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 26, 2021
Senate confirms Kendall to be Air Force Secretary

Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts.
May 24, 2021
Space-Based Capabilities Critical to U.S. National Security, DOD Officials Say

Space-based capabilities are vital to U.S. national security in today's era of de-stabilizing challenges from Russia and undeniable strategic competition with China, a DOD official said.
May 7, 2021
Roth, Brown, Raymond present Air, Space Forces priorities to Congress

Appearing alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Roth told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense that the Air and Space Forces continue to recalibrate their practices, personnel and policies to address “peer
May 6, 2021
There Must Be Rules for How We Use Space, Defense Leaders Say

With more nations using space for both commercial and defense purposes, there must be rules that allow everybody to operate safely — and to be able to identify what's going to be considered a threat, defense leaders said.
April 1, 2021
Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention

In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
Feb. 26, 2021
Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth made his comments about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and the new administration as well as a range of other topics during a 30-minute “virtual fireside chat” at the Air Force Association’s Aerospace Warfare Symposium.
Feb. 4, 2021
U.S. Space Force launches into year two; focuses on integration, partnerships

U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, met with Guardians and NATO members during a visit to Europe this week and emphasized the central role the nation’s newest service plays in global operations.
Jan. 20, 2021
Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force

Roth succeeds Barbara Barrett, who served as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force from Oct. 18, 2019, until Jan. 20.
Jan. 14, 2021
Partnerships Key to Space Force Delivering Warfighting Capabilities

The U.S. Space Force relies on partnerships with the commercial sector, the joint force, combatant commands, and traditional international partners to help deliver its space capabilities.
Dec. 17, 2020
Space Operations Chief Emphasizes Importance of Partnerships

Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond said partnerships play an important role in the Space Force, and he'll work to cultivate those partnerships with allies, including Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, Germany and Japan.