Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Nov. 9, 2023
Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 20 African nations joined together for an African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7-9, 2023.This is a first-of-its-kind gathering of African Air Force senior enlisted leaders.U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy
July 13, 2023
National Guard's State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years

The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which began in 1993 with 13 countries, has grown to 100 nations — more than half the countries in the world.
April 27, 2023
Defense Department Ready to Support State Department Ensuring Safe Passage of Americans in Sudan

The Defense Department remains actively engaged with the State Department in monitoring the security situation in Sudan, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
April 24, 2023
U.S. Troops Stand Ready to Help Diplomats as Sudan Conflict Continues

The evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, was handled professionally and with precision, and U.S. service members in the region stand ready to help the State Department if needed, the Pentagon press secretary said.
April 23, 2023
U.S. Forces Evacuate Americans From Khartoum Embassy

U.S. forces evacuated just under 100 American staff of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, U.S. government officials said. A small number of allied diplomats were also evacuated.
March 17, 2023
Global Vikings deploy to AFRICOM AOR

More than 135 aircrew and aircraft maintenance Airmen and multiple C-130s assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing deployed to the United States Africa Command area of responsibility on Feb. 25, 2023.
March 3, 2023
Senior Enlisted Forum held at AACS 2023

A Senior Enlisted Forum took place during the 2023 African Air Chiefs Symposium in Dakar, Senegal, March 4, 2023.
Feb. 3, 2023
Air Force language supports strengthens global health alliance with African partners

Mutually beneficial alliances and partnerships are an enduring U.S. strength and are critical to achieving United States Air Force objectives. French Language Enabled Airman Program Scholar Master Sgt. Dieudonne Batawila recently supported the Office of the Command Surgeon USAFE-AFAFRICA in
Jan. 6, 2023
U.S. transfers C-130 aircraft to Nigerien partners

U.S. Embassy in Niger personnel and members of the Nigerien Armed Forces oversaw the transfer of a C-130 Hercules aircraft to the Nigerien Air Force during a handover ceremony at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, on Jan. 4, 2023.
Sept. 14, 2022
Air Advisors prepare for missions using virtual reality

Air Advisors assigned to the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron are using virtual reality to enhance their language learning program and take their advisory role to the next level.