Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Feb. 11, 2022
US Air Force B-52s arrive at RAF Fairford for BTF Europe 22-2

Occurring since 2018, bomber rotations through Europe maintain readiness to execute a wide variety of missions across two continents, sustaining peace through deterrence.
Jan. 31, 2022
Airborne 22: US, Japan test interoperability

Airborne 22 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and cargo drop exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF.
Jan. 26, 2022
Bilateral exercise Southern Beach reinforces USAF, JASDF alliance in the new year

Participants conducted exercise Southern Beach planning virtually in order to integrate effectively and safely during the operation.
Jan. 19, 2022
Kendall Outlines ‘Operational Imperatives,’ Choices During Think Tank Appearance

Kendall offered the assessment during a 45-minute “virtual fireside chat” sponsored by the Center for a New American Security or CNAS, a Washington-based think tank that is influential on questions of national security and defense policy.
Jan. 15, 2022
Northern Strike 22-1 brings arctic training to Michigan

The Northern Strike exercise series, sponsored by the National Guard Bureau, provides a venue for units to maximize training in subarctic conditions.
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.
Dec. 23, 2021
CMSAF Bass visits West Africa, Historic First

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently visited West Africa, Dec. 20-22, 2021, marking the first time she has visited the region since assuming her position as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
Dec. 17, 2021
Sharing Cultural Experiences

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the Qatar Emiri Air Force Ground Defense Wing recently came together to share a meal at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Dec. 8, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Nov. 29, 2021
Air Force hosts Coalition Virtual Flag, premier coalition virtual air combat exercise

Coalition Virtual Flag exercises led by the U.S. Air Force focus on major combat operations in a realistic theater against a near-peer threat in a dynamic training environment.