Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Jan. 29, 2024
Hokanson Explores National Guard Cooperation with Kingdom of Denmark

On the last leg of a four-country trip to strengthen security cooperation between the National Guard and European partners, the Guard’s senior-most officer talked with Danish Armed Forces leaders about the prospect of deeper engagements between the Guard and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Oct. 23, 2023
Hokanson: National Guard Poised for Security Cooperation Partnership with Sweden

At the Swedish embassy in Washington in April, the National Guard’s top officer was invited to speak at a reception marking the Swedish army’s 500th anniversary.
Sept. 20, 2023
Hokanson: Panama a Global Crossroads, Key Security Cooperation Partner

The Republic of Panama is a bridge that connects the Americas. Its renowned canal is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It also is a key security cooperation partner for the United States, the National Guard’s top general said during a recent visit to the country.
Sept. 18, 2023
In Colombia, Hokanson Highlights Security Cooperation Partnerships

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson joined regional defense leaders at U.S. Southern Command’s South American Defense Conference 2023 recently, highlighting the role of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program in security cooperation.
April 25, 2023
Guard Names State Partnership Program Partnerships of the Year

Following a busy year with engagements in Europe, South America and stateside, the Pennsylvania-Lithuania and New York-Brazil partnerships were named the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program partnerships of the year for 2022.
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.
March 15, 2023
Sultanate of Oman Joins Growing State Partnership Program

A relationship formed almost two centuries ago – when the Sultanate of Oman became the first Arab Gulf state to sign a bilateral accord with the United States – deepened this week with the signing of a security cooperation agreement with the Arizona National Guard.
Jan. 11, 2023
A team approach strengthens African partner medical capabilities

Last month marked the completion of a five-year program to enhance the expeditionary medical capabilities of four African partner nations.
Dec. 6, 2022
Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Sept. 15, 2022
South Carolina Air National Guard wraps up exercise Relampago VII

The exercise focused on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards.