Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 14, 2023
New Royal Thai Air Force leader visits Air University for first time

The leader of the Royal Thai Air Force paid a visit to the U.S. Air Force’s home of airpower education, Dec. 12, 2023, to learn more about its officer and enlisted academic courses, the recognition program for its distinguished international military alumni and the capabilities of its wargaming
Oct. 24, 2023
LEAP: The solution to language, culture barriers in large-scale military exercises

The program serves as a force multiplier throughout the DoD with a bench of more than 3,400 multi-capable, language-enabled Airmen who have proficiencies in language, regional expertise and culture across 97 strategic languages.
July 24, 2023
Air University recognizes Romanian Air Force leader’s academic, career achievements

The leader of the Romanian Air Force returned to Maxwell after nearly 30 years to be formally recognized for an honor he received last year.
June 30, 2023
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.
June 27, 2022
Hecker departs Maxwell, Air University for Europe

General James Hecker took command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command on June 27, 2022, with Europe facing challenges brought on by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.
June 1, 2022
Barnes Center incorporates AFCLC’s mobile China, Russia courses in enlisted PME

AFCLC’s Culture Guide app currently contains three certificate courses, but it was the Introduction to Russia course that initially caught the eye of Senior Master Sgt. Anisa Haney, superintendent of Barnes Center EPME Academic Affairs.
May 5, 2022
President Biden arrives at Maxwell Air Force Base to visit weapons system manufacturer

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- President Joe Biden visited a Lockheed Martin Facility that manufactures anti-tank missiles in Troy, Alabama, on May 3, 2022, leveraging Maxwell Air Force Base for arrival and departure.
April 19, 2022
AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword

Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.
Jan. 2, 2022
AFCLC launches new introduction to China, Russia courses with certificates on Culture Guide app

The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to China and Introduction to Russia culture courses and a video library to its newly updated, free Culture Guide mobile app.
Oct. 19, 2021
AFCLC launches updated culture guide app, introduces new educational course with certificate

The director of the Air Force Culture and Language Center unveiled version 2.0 of the Air Force Culture Guide app to a virtual audience on Oct. 15, 2021, the last day of the 2021 Virtual Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium.