Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 1, 2023
37 African nations, US kickoff AACS 2023 in Senegal

The Senegalese Air Force, along with the Association of African Air Forces sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa, officially kicked off the 12th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium with an opening ceremony, Feb. 28, in Dakar.
Sept. 14, 2022
Aviano AB strengthens community relationships through English Teaching Program

This summer, volunteers taught English to Italian children in local middle and high schools, as well as two summer camps.
Aug. 9, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander applauds the readiness of Incirlik AB

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, visited Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Aug. 4-5, 2022.
Aug. 5, 2022
COMUSAFE welcomes F-22s to Poland

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe- Air Forces Africa, and Allied Air Command commander, visited the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask, Poland, to welcome 12 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors forward deploying from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska,
July 26, 2022
Stronger together: 435 CRSS, Romanian AF partner for training

The air advisors’ training goal was to share best practices with Romanian personnel, better preparing them to conduct regular maintenance and care for the systems at Fetesti Air Base.
July 18, 2022
Integration at the Royal International Air Tattoo

The U.S. Air Force sent 11 aircraft and over 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdon, July 15-17, 2022.
June 27, 2022
USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command here, June 27. In his capacity as commander, Hecker is also the new director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalkar, Germany.
April 22, 2022
Ramstein to host Ukraine Security Consultative Group

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is scheduled to host a Ukraine Security Consultative Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 26.
April 13, 2022
USAFE celebrates 80th anniversary

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe 80th Anniversary Ball was held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 8, 2022, commemorating 80 years of successful combat and peacekeeping operations, responses to natural disasters and epidemics, aid to victims of civil unrest, and providing a safe haven to those in
March 2, 2022
Air Force translators enable water sustainment project for African partner nations

Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars aided members from Ramstein Air Base and Nigerien Air Base 201 to share best practices with African nation partners through language support that further enhanced water sustainment in Niger.