Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 26, 2021
DAF Joint Statement on Afghanistan Airport attack

On behalf of the entire Department of the Air Force, our heartfelt sympathies go to the loved ones of the brave American service members killed and wounded in today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. Our hearts are heavy for their sacrifice as they endeavored to bring hope to thousands seeking a
Aug. 19, 2021
Special tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts

Special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing are responding to a request to augment humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14.
Aug. 16, 2021
USSOUTHCOM supports US disaster assistance to Haiti

A Situational Awareness Team will join officials from the U.S. embassy and a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployed to Haiti, Aug. 14, at the direction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
July 28, 2021
CSAF signs charter for China Aerospace Studies Institute

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. recently signed the charter for the Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute, signaling the service’s intent to focus education, awareness and understanding more heavily on China’s growing military threat.
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.
July 19, 2021
Brown emphasizes imperative to modernize with allies in first Europe trip as CSAF

Brown took the opportunity to discuss the value of airpower not just for U.S. national security interests, but as a strategic and critical partner in the European theater.
July 7, 2021
CSAF commemorates victory at Yorktown with French allies

During the ceremony, a wreath was placed at the memorial commemorating the final turning point in America’s war independence.
July 1, 2021
Department of the Air Force senior leaders share Independence Day message

As we observe our Nation’s 245th birthday, thank you for defending our values at home and around the globe. The sacrifices that you and your families make every day ensure the freedom of millions and serve as a guiding light to the world.
May 31, 2021
US, NATO aircraft integrate, fly over all 30 NATO nations

Operation Allied Sky demonstrates a shared commitment to NATO solidarity, enhances readiness and provides training opportunities aimed at enhancing interoperability for all participating aircrews from the U.S. and NATO allies.
May 25, 2021
Senate committee considers Frank Kendall’s nomination to be the 26th Air Force secretary

Frank Kendall’s session before the committee was his first formal appearance on Capitol Hill since being nominated last month by President Biden to be the Department of the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian leader.