Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Nov. 5, 2023
US, Japan Guard and Protect 2023

Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron trained with their security counterparts in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) during Exercise Beverly Morning 24-1, a two-week-long base readiness exercise meant to hone critical skills during realistic
Oct. 4, 2023
Austin Says U.S. Committed to Defending Japan, Including Senkaku Islands

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stated Article V of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty includes an ironclad commitment to defend all of Japan, including the Senkaku Islands and other territories.
Aug. 24, 2023
PACAF, allies support Pacific Airlift Rally 23

Pacific Air Force Airmen returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia air forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.
Aug. 18, 2023
Japan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral Cooperation

The trilateral ties among Japan, South Korea and the United States will make the world safer and the three countries stronger, President Joe Biden said at the conclusion of talks at Camp David, Md.
July 31, 2023
Yokota Medics test contingency response with UK, JP allies during MG23

Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
July 21, 2023
AU international military students visit D.C., gain U.S. government, military perspectives

The 79 students, representing 64 nations, visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex, National Defense University and the Capitol, where they engaged with Alabama representatives.
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.
June 8, 2023
Indo-Pacific Nations Bolstering Defense Ties, Capabilities

Indo-Pacific nations want a continued strong U.S. presence and they are improving interoperability and training with U.S. and regional partners, the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
June 8, 2023
Hanscom AFB team upgrades Japan AWACS program

A Hanscom AFB team recently returned an E-767 Airborne Early Warning and Control System, or AWACS, jet to Japan following completion of a major upgrade.
May 10, 2023
US, Japan leaders gather for 2023 SEL Symposium

Over 60 members from the U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces gathered for the 2023 Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium on May 9, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, embracing this year's theme of “Innovative Joint Leaders.”