Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 8, 2024
Hokanson Announces new State Partnership Program Nations

A program that pairs the National Guard in the states and territories with foreign allies and partners is set to grow by several nations this year, the National Guard’s top officer announced March 7.
Oct. 20, 2023
In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself

The National Guard’s top officer recently visited Finland as part of a larger Northern European itinerary to strengthen the Guard’s security cooperation ties in the region.
Sept. 20, 2023
Hokanson: Panama a Global Crossroads, Key Security Cooperation Partner

The Republic of Panama is a bridge that connects the Americas. Its renowned canal is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It also is a key security cooperation partner for the United States, the National Guard’s top general said during a recent visit to the country.
July 5, 2023
In Vietnam, Hokanson Sees Growing Partnership

In 2014, Army Maj. Gen. Daniel Hokanson came here as adjutant general of the Oregon National Guard to further his state’s nascent partnership with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
June 30, 2023
Hokanson Reinforces National Guard Partnership with America’s Longest-standing Indo-Pacific Ally

The U.S. National Guard’s top general met with Philippine military leaders recently to discuss enhancing the security cooperation partnership between the Southeast Asian island nation and the Hawaii and Guam National Guard.
June 30, 2023
In South Korea, Hokanson Assesses Potential National Guard Support

Assessing how the National Guard might support U.S. and Republic of Korea forces at a time of deepening defense and security ties between the two nations was top of mind for Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during his recent visit here.
April 24, 2023
Hokanson: State Partnership Program Stable, Steadfast and Growing

The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program — built on enduring relationships, common interests and trust — is stable, steadfast and growing, the Guard’s top leader said Thursday.
Feb. 22, 2023
Norway Adds Top-tier Military Experience to State Partnership Program

Celebrating a half-century of training together last week, Norway and the Minnesota National Guard strengthened ties by formally pairing in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.
Feb. 22, 2023
In Finland, Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Already Strong Ties

The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop last week.
Dec. 6, 2022
Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau.