Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

April 22, 2021
DAF commemorates Earth Day by doing its part to protect the earth, support the mission

The Department of the Air Force is commemorating the 51st anniversary of Earth Day April 22 by encouraging Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and their families to help the enterprise play an active role in becoming an environmental steward.
Jan. 15, 2021
Air Force establishes significant evolution in Foreign Area Officer career field

Since 2005, the Foreign Area Officer program has organized and trained select Air Force officers to be language-enabled, culturally astute, and operationally relevant regional experts.
Dec. 22, 2020
SECAF, senior officials visit PSAB

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, visited Airmen at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dec. 22, 2020. During the visit, the senior Air Force leaders learned about
Nov. 13, 2020
SECAF Meets With Lithuanian MinDef

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett meets with Lithuanian Minister of Defense Raimundas Karoblis at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Nov. 13, 2020. The group discussed regional security and partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the Lithuanian military.
Nov. 4, 2020
SecAF emphasizes importance of Language and Culture Skills at AFCLC, AU’s Symposium

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett addressed attendees virtually for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s fifth annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (AU LREC) Symposium. During her pre-recorded remarks, Barrett thanked Air and Space Professionals for
Sept. 29, 2020
SECAF explores MHAFB’s unique capabilities, partnerships

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett experienced the unique capabilities of the 366th Fighter Wing as well as the wing’s strong strategic partnership with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) during a visit Sept. 24, 2020.
Sept. 25, 2020
SAF/IA Country Director Recognized By SECAF

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett poses with SAF/IA country director Timothy A. Tippett during the Department of the Air Force Arctic Strategy Recognition Ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., on Sept. 18, 2020.
Sept. 14, 2020
Commentary: U.S. Air and Space Forces are accelerating innovation to deter and defend the American way of life

This week, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force leadership will gather for the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber Conference, an annual showcase for the services’ latest thinking.
Sept. 14, 2020
SECAF recognizes past, looks forward to future at Air, Space, Cyber Conference

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett virtually addressed Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space and Cyber conference attendees, Sept. 14.
Sept. 3, 2020
CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success

The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture,