Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 17, 2024
Washington Guard Engages with Thai and Malaysian Partners

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Washington Air and Army National Guard noncommissioned officers visited Thailand and Malaysia Dec. 1-5 to strengthen military ties and share best practices.This all-NCO team marked a first for the Washington National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Their mission
Jan. 11, 2024
Washington Guard, Thais Share Air Search and Rescue Tips

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation and a Tactical Air Control Party Airman from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron shared knowledge with the Royal Thai Air Force during two aviation subject matter expert exchanges.
Dec. 13, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Thai Air Force Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul

The visit aimed to strengthen the U.S.-Thailand alliance and advance shared security interests in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Oct. 11, 2023
Washington Guard Joins Exercise with Partners in Malaysia

Nine Washington National Guard members from the 194th Wing and Medical Command participated in the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 26-29.
Sept. 15, 2023
Oregon, Washington Guard and Thailand Train Together

The first Enduring Partners Engagement commenced Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony officiated by Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Nat Kamintra, Enduring Partners Exercise director, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander.
Aug. 7, 2023
Pacific Air Forces, Royal Thai Air Force converge for Airman-to-Airman Talks

The purpose of A2ATs is to facilitate discussions between the U.S. and other countries in the region to share best practices and building stronger relationships through collaboration and planning.
July 6, 2023
Air Guard, Thai Counterparts Plan Air Refueling Engagement

Leaders from the Royal Thai Air Force and Washington Air National Guard wrapped up the final planning conference on what could be a historic engagement in the Kingdom of Thailand later this year.
May 17, 2023
Washington Guard, Thailand Reinforce Partnership Bond

For more than 20 years, the Washington National Guard has watched its partnership with the Kingdom of Thailand grow and mature through countless conversations, exchanges and training opportunities.
March 30, 2023
Washington National Guard Shares Domestic Response Expertise

Members of the Washington National Guard and the Royal Thai Armed Forces participated in multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training in Rayong Province Feb. 24 to March 3. The training was part of the 42nd iteration of exercise Cobra Gold, a Thai-U.S. exercise held annually in
March 20, 2023
Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

Since he first supported the Cobra Gold exercise in 2018, Washington Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jason Silves has focused on strengthening cybersecurity.