Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

July 14, 2025
Hegseth Thanks German Counterpart for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges

Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
July 2, 2025
DOD 'Capability Review' to Analyze Where Military Aid Goes, Ensure America Is First

The capability review is being conducted to ensure U.S. military aid aligns with the defense priorities, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during a briefing.
Feb. 13, 2025
Hegseth Tells NATO Hard Power Provides Deterrence, Defense

Following a meeting of NATO defense ministers, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that America's allies must do more to defend Europe.
Feb. 12, 2025
Hegseth Calls on NATO Allies to Lead Europe's Security, Rules Out Support for Ukraine Membership

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering remarks at the 26th iteration of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels, called on NATO allied countries to increase their defense spending and take the lead in providing for Ukraine and Europe's security.
March 8, 2024
Hokanson Announces new State Partnership Program Nations

A program that pairs the National Guard in the states and territories with foreign allies and partners is set to grow by several nations this year, the National Guard’s top officer announced March 7.
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.
Oct. 2, 2023
Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the passage of a continuing resolution

Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
Sept. 29, 2023
Senate Recognizes 30-year State Partnership Program

After a summer marked by anniversary celebrations, the U.S. Senate formally recognized 30 years of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Sept. 27.
Sept. 7, 2023
USAFE-AFAFRICA Demonstrates Breakthrough Mobile MQ-9A Satellite Launch and Recovery Package

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) achieved a significant technological proof of concept for the MQ-9A Reaper’s Satellite Launch and Recovery Package (SLR-P) at the 12th Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Air Base in Mirosławiec, Poland.
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.