Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Feb. 12, 2024
Chinese attempts to recruit US, NATO service members as advisors prompts Ramstein conference

The conference is the first such event to include broad NATO participation aimed at tackling ongoing PRC targeting of U.S. and NATO-trained military personnel for employment to fill gaps in its own air force capabilities.
Jan. 11, 2024
US, Turkish Airmen conduct first combined CDDAR exercise with TurAF F-16

The objective of the CDDAR exercise was to test participants’ response to a simulated in-flight emergency which required emergency power unit activation, an incapacitated pilot, and aircraft lift.
Dec. 3, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts multinational medical knowledge exchange

The exchange granted the participants a chance to trade information and experience with one another to further integrate with their unique missions and form best practices.
Aug. 30, 2023
B-2 Spirit Conducts Historic Hot Pit Refueling in Norway

A B-2 Spirit bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a historic hot pit refueling at Orland Air Base, Norway on Aug. 29, 2023. The occasion marked the first time that the B-2 has landed in Norway, signaling the shared commitment between the U.S. and Norway to deter threats and strengthen
Aug. 28, 2023
MPEP unites mission partners across globe

The Military Personnel Exchange Program held its annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 14-17, 2023.
Aug. 25, 2023
86 AW connects USAF, Allies and Partners for Astral Knight 23-6

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany, participated in the multinational live-fly field training exercise by transporting Airmen and cargo necessary for quickly launching and recovering aircraft at both locations.
July 7, 2023
European Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Symposium

Aviano Air Base hosted a first-of-its-kind event, the European Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Symposium, tailored at providing region-specific training to future Senior Enlisted Leaders of allied and partner nations’ Air Forces.
June 15, 2023
52nd FW kicks off flying ops for largest ever air deployment exercise

The 52nd Fighter Wing, alongside 42 Air National Guard units (ANG) and 25 nations, is participating in Air Defender 23, the largest air force deployment exercise since NATO was founded, June 12-23.
June 13, 2023
Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities

ØRLAND AIR BASE, Norway – The U.S. Air Force’s 493rd Fighter Squadron from the United Kingdom’s RAF Lakenheath forward deployed to Norway’s Ørland Air Base to take part in Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 alongside Norwegian, Dutch, and Italian F-35A Lightning II advanced stealth fighters and other
May 8, 2023
Victory in Europe Day pioneered 16th Air Force’s missions

Today, marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945.