Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 29, 2025
Colombian, U.S. Air Forces Launch Relámpago de los Andes Exercise in Colombia

A powerful demonstration of international alliances and military readiness took flight yesterday as the Colombian Air Force joined forces with the United States to officially kick off Relámpago de los Andes (RDLA) 2025. The Colombian-led exercise brings together airpower, expertise and shared values
July 26, 2025
Making it work: Airman brings maintenance grit to medical mission in Suriname

While patients waited in crowded clinics and medical staff in crisp uniforms moved from room to room, a small maintenance shop tucked into the corner of Academic Hospital buzzed with a different kind of energy: One less visible, but no less essential.
July 18, 2025
F-AIR 2025: AFSOUTH Demonstrates Regional Partnership and Airpower in Colombia

Nearly 60,000 attendees were present to witness the enduring partnership between the United States and Colombia during the 12th edition of the International Aeronautics and Space Fair, F-AIR 2025, at the José María Córdova International Airport, July 9-13.
June 26, 2025
US Air Force, Salvadoran forces train in simulated combat environment during AMISTAD campaign

More than 50 international forces trained to provide care under fire during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise in Ilopango, El Salvador, June 17-20.
June 24, 2025
CONJEFAMER 2025 Unites Air Chiefs, Strengthens Regional Security

Air force leaders from more than 20 countries gathered for the Conference of American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) in Asunción, Paraguay, June 16-21, 2025.
June 4, 2025
AFSOUTH Launches AMISTAD 2025 Across Latin America

U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) launched AMISTAD 2025 in Peru on June 2, marking the start of a global health engagement designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance deployment readiness across five Latin American nations.
April 24, 2025
AFSOUTH wraps up LAMAT 2025, strengthens partnerships, sharpens readiness

After seven weeks across four countries, U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) concluded its 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission on April 11, bolstering regional partnerships and advancing medical readiness for future challenges.
April 16, 2025
Colombia FLO Departs AFSOUTH After Strengthening Key Partnerships

After 18 months of distinguished service with Air Forces Southern, Colombian Air Force (COLAF) Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Col. Alejandro Leguizamón bid farewell to the organization during a ceremony, March 25, 2025, that highlighted his contributions to regional cooperation and security.
March 20, 2025
AFSOUTH leadership visits LAMAT team in Lesser Antilles

U.S. Airmen deployed in support of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission are strengthening medical readiness and deepening regional partnerships in the Caribbean.
March 14, 2025
Foreign Liaison Officers Integrate into AFSOUTH Air Operations

For the first time, Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) have been fully integrated into Air Forces Southern’s (AFSOUTH) Air Operations Center (AOC) battle rhythm operations, marking a significant milestone in coalition air power coordination.