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.
Dec. 18, 2024
Report: Despite Corruption Problems, China Progresses Toward Modernization

The Defense Department released the "Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report, which offers insight into the capabilities, strategies and goals of China and its military.
Nov. 6, 2023
U.S. Has 4 Objectives in Middle East

The Defense Department currently has four lines of effort in the Middle East, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Oct. 24, 2023
F-16s Head to Middle East to Help Protect U.S. Troops

A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities DOD sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves.
Oct. 17, 2023
DOD Increases Deterrence Posture in Middle East, Continues Aid to Israel

The Defense Department completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance, including munitions, to meet Israel's needs in the wake of the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Oct. 4, 2023
General Says Middle East is a Theater for Strategic Competition

The Middle East is fertile ground for strategic competition with China and Russia and growing Chinese influence in the region would have effects on U.S. access, an Air Force official said.
June 8, 2023
USAFCENT flexes air-to-ground capabilities in historic first for BTF

This particular BTF mission was historic in that it was the first time AFCENT flew multiple weapons types and practiced employment against multiple simulated targets during single bomber task force mission.
June 5, 2023
Defense Official Says U.S. Remains Committed to Middle East

With more than 30,000 troops in the Middle East at multiple locations, the United States' commitment to the Middle East hasn't changed, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East said.
Feb. 13, 2023
U.S., Gulf Nations Assess Same Threats in Middle East

The Defense Department led two working groups at the invitation of the Gulf Cooperation Council — one on air and missile defense and another on maritime security.
Jan. 17, 2023
CSAF, CMSAF visit CENTCOM

CSAF, CMSAF visited the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The goal of the trip was to highlight the Air Force’s continued commitment to building trust and interoperability with regional partners and to show support for Airmen serving in the AOR.