Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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. 19, 2023
Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable

Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
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.
Aug. 24, 2023
U.S. Will Train Ukrainian F-16 Pilots, Ground Crews

The Defense Department will begin training Ukrainians to fly and maintain F-16 fighter jets in the coming months, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder 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.
July 17, 2023
State Partnership Program Turns 30: A Crucial Arrow in Ukraine's Quiver

For almost 30 years, since the founding of the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, California National Guardsmen and their Ukrainian counterparts have held exchanges, trained together and built troop-to-troop friendships.
July 13, 2023
National Guard's State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years

The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which began in 1993 with 13 countries, has grown to 100 nations — more than half the countries in the world.
June 30, 2023
In South Korea, Hokanson Assesses Potential National Guard Support

Assessing how the National Guard might support U.S. and Republic of Korea forces at a time of deepening defense and security ties between the two nations was top of mind for Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during his recent visit here.
June 11, 2023
24 nations unite at Military Nursing Exchange to enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships, readiness

The conference featured talks from various international medical professionals, centered on this year’s theme, ‘Military Medics: Optimizing Partnerships and Readiness.’
May 23, 2023
U.S., Czech Defense Leaders Sign Security Agreement

The agreement between the U.S. and the Czech Republic is meant to further strengthen defense ties, enhance NATO operations, advance transatlantic security and protect the nations' shared interests and values.