Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Feb. 12, 2025
352nd SOW, Finnish Utti Jaeger Regiment strengthen NATO’s interoperability in austere weather environments

The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
April 12, 2024
Space Force hosts gathering of 18 nations

First held in 2021, the forum is a key opportunity for global partners to collectively assess the space security environment, evaluate new cooperative concepts, and discuss steps that can be taken together to maintain the domain's safety, stability and long-term sustainability.
Oct. 20, 2023
In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself

The National Guard’s top officer recently visited Finland as part of a larger Northern European itinerary to strengthen the Guard’s security cooperation ties in the region.
June 13, 2023
Finnish Pilots Visit the Virginia Air National Guard

Finnish Air Force pilots toured the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, with pilots from the 149th Fighter Squadron May 16.
April 4, 2023
Finland's Accession to NATO Strengthens Alliance Security

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland as its flag was raised alongside those of the 30 other nations in the alliance during a ceremony in Brussels.
Feb. 22, 2023
In Finland, Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Already Strong Ties

The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop last week.
Feb. 6, 2023
European theater CSELs participate in Nordic Regional Engagement

Command senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, NATO Allied Air Command, the Royal Danish, Royal Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish Air Force participate in Nordic Regional CSEL Engagement to Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, Jan. 16-28, 2023.
June 22, 2022
DOD Official Touts Sweden, Finland Joining NATO

A Defense Department official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO.
June 10, 2022
USAFE integrates with Arctic fighters during exercise Baltic Operations

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft integrated with Swedish, Finnish, German, and U.S. Navy fighters, June 9, during U.S. Naval Forces Europe’s exercise Baltic Operations 2022 over the Baltic Sea region.
May 18, 2022
Sweden, Finland Apply for NATO Membership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist at the Pentagon, where they discussed the historic decision by the Swedish government to seek NATO membership.