Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 21, 2020
Department of the Air Force introduces Arctic Strategy

The strategy outlines the Department’s unique regional role and efforts to optimize Air and Space Force capabilities throughout the region in support of the National Defense Strategy.
June 27, 2020
JB Charleston benefits from Military Personnel Exchange Program

The exchange program is a two-year course that personnel from NATO are able to participate in at bases across the U.S. Air Force.
June 26, 2020
Esper Visits U.S., British Airmen at Base in England

Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper visited officers and enlisted airmen at Royal Air Force Mildenhall in England to get updates on missions and discuss the base’s role in the European and African theaters.
June 23, 2020
Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk

The display of aircraft showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa AB’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint elephant walk.
May 18, 2020
Inter-American Air Forces Academy adapts during COVID-19 via distance learning

In March, when the nation started shelter-in-place orders due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, which forges an international friendship and security cooperation through education and training, coordinated for all of their international students
May 14, 2020
USAFE provides C-130J transport support to Italy

The mission is the first in a planned series of U.S. Air Forces in Europe mobility support operations to Italy and helped redistribute more than 15,000 kilograms of COVID-19 relief supplies, including KN-95 masks, surgical gowns and COVID-19 test kits between Italian distribution hubs.
May 13, 2020
Ellsworth AFB B-1s return to European theater as part of latest BTF mission

The nearly 24-hour, nonstop mission covered more than 9,400 nautical miles and included integration and interoperability training with Danish F-16s overflying Bornholm Island, Denmark, and Polish F-16s and MiG-29s teaming up to fly over Warsaw, Poland, as well as flights over Latvia and Lithuania.
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
March 31, 2020
US, Japanese forces join for Pacific Weasel exercise

The 35th Fighter Wing began practicing large-force exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets.
March 26, 2020
571st MSAS provides key C-130 training to Colombian air force

Airmen from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron worked with the Colombian armed forces as part of a mobile training team from Feb. 11 through March 11 at two air bases in Colombia.