Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Dec. 21, 2023
Brown Speaks With Chinese Counterpart

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. held talks with his Chinese military counterpart for the first time since becoming chairman.
Sept. 21, 2023
Austin Assures Zelenskyy of American Support for Ukraine

During a meeting at the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III updated Ukraine's president and highlighted his personal commitment and involvement and work with international leaders on providing security assistance.
Sept. 13, 2023
Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing

Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.
Sept. 12, 2023
Allvin stresses need to modernize, transform Air Force during Senate confirmation hearing

Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.
July 19, 2023
Pacom Commander Says U.S. Must Continue Modernization of Strategic Capabilities

The U.S. must continue to meet the pacing challenge presented by the Chinese government's buildup of its military capabilities, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said.
July 18, 2023
Milley Touts Successes of Guard's State Partnership Program

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on all nations involved in the State Partnership Program to recommit themselves to continue training and, if necessary, fighting together for the ideals that are foundational to the freedom of mankind.
June 30, 2023
Milley Makes Case for Rules-Based Order, Deterrence in New Era

The international rules-based order and the strategy of deterrence are ideas that undergird peace in our world and are worth defending, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
May 25, 2023
Biden Nominates 'Top-Notch Strategist' as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman

President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to succeed Army Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
April 21, 2023
Following Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Austin Reminds Members of Their Impact

After a full day of discussion during the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reminded participating nations of the significance of their commitments.
March 28, 2023
Competition With China Drives FY 2024 Budget Request

With China as a pacing challenge, investment in the Indo-Pacific region is a big part of the fiscal year 2024 defense budget request, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.