Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 31, 2022
U.S. and partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle

International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022.
Aug. 10, 2022
Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.
Aug. 9, 2022
Defense Official Discusses New U.S. Sub-Saharan Strategy

The importance of partners is at the heart of a new sub-Saharan strategy for Africa, which is a profound shift for U.S. efforts in the region and looks to restructure U.S. foreign policy to be more aligned with African mutual interests.
July 29, 2022
Austin, Lee Discuss State of U.S.-South Korea Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the history that South Korea and the United States share as he welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup to the Pentagon for talks.
July 26, 2022
Austin Emphasizes Common Values, Beliefs With Hemispheric Partners

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III called for greater cooperation and coordination among Western Hemisphere nations as he addressed the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Brazil.
July 25, 2022
More HIMARS, Phoenix Ghost Drones Bound for Ukraine

The Defense Department announced another package of security assistance for Ukraine, which will include additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, ammunition and a substantial number of Phoenix Ghost unmanned aerial systems.
July 22, 2022
Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show

One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 21, 2022
U.S., Bulgaria hosts European Partnership Flight Event

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Service members from the U.S. military and allied nations came together for a European Partnership Flight (EPF) event, the Radar and Sensor Visibility and Integration Workshop co-hosted by U.S. Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa and the Bulgarian Armed Forces,
July 20, 2022
Defense Leaders Meet to Bolster Ukraine Support

Defense leaders from some 50 nations met as part of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss the ongoing international support provided to Ukraine as it fights to maintain its sovereignty following Russia's illegal invasion.
July 18, 2022
Strategic Port Access Aids Support to Ukraine, Austin Tells Greek Defense Minister

Priority access to the Port of Alexandroupolis in northeastern Greece has allowed the U.S. military to continue to support Ukraine as that nation fights to maintain its sovereignty, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.