Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 19, 2025
US bombers complete latest European Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment

Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed a deployment as part of Bomber Task Force 25-2.
March 7, 2024
General Says Centcom Area Facing 'Volatile Security Situation'

The situation in Gaza has created the conditions for malign actors to sow instability throughout the region and beyond, Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, said.
Dec. 5, 2023
DOD Seeks to Quell Violent Extremism in Africa's Sahel Region

Violent extremist organizations have taken advantage of weak governments and failed states across the Sahel region, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
Nov. 9, 2023
Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. and 20 African nations joined together for an African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7-9, 2023.This is a first-of-its-kind gathering of African Air Force senior enlisted leaders.U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy
Sept. 25, 2023
Austin Praises Kenya's Commitment to Regional Peace

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Bare Duale underscored their countries' ties by signing a five-year framework for defense cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two militaries.
Aug. 21, 2023
Pentagon Policy Official Underscores Defense Ties With Djibouti

The longstanding defense relationship between the U.S. and Djibouti is a key facet to peace and stability in a critical region, Mara Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said.
Aug. 8, 2023
Defense Official Says Force Posture in Niger Is Unchanged

The Defense Department paused military training in Niger and has also paused some additional security cooperation efforts as officials continue to monitor events on the ground, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
April 24, 2023
Hokanson: State Partnership Program Stable, Steadfast and Growing

The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program — built on enduring relationships, common interests and trust — is stable, steadfast and growing, the Guard’s top leader said Thursday.
April 5, 2023
Multinational Exercise Defender 23 Kicks Off This Month in Europe

Nearly 9,000 American troops are expected to participate in the Defender 23, an exercise that demonstrates the U.S. military's ability to rapidly deploy combat-credible troops and equipment.
March 8, 2023
State Partnership Program a Difference Maker in Africa, U.S. military leaders say

Africa is fertile ground for external influence, and senior U.S. military leaders underscored the value of partnerships to building security capacity on the continent during the 2023 African Chiefs of Defense Conference last week.