Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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.
Feb. 16, 2024
Harris Affirms U.S. Commitment to Stand With Allies, Lead in 'Unsettled Times'

Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the critical role of U.S. leadership as world leaders confront global conflicts and threats to international peace and stability.
Dec. 27, 2023
Oregon Air Guard, Germany Participate in Officer Exchange

The Military Reserve Exchange Program has been strengthening international relationships as a program for NATO servicemembers to build cultural understanding and regional expertise. For German reserve officers, it’s a rare opportunity to engage with the U.S. armed forces, as only 14 are selected
Aug. 28, 2023
MPEP unites mission partners across globe

The Military Personnel Exchange Program held its annual forum in Frankfurt, Germany, Aug. 14-17, 2023.
June 28, 2023
U.S., German Defense Officials Pledge Continued Support for Ukraine

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged to continue their close partnership in supporting Ukraine and defending their countries' shared values.
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.’
Jan. 19, 2023
Austin Meets New German Defense Minister Ahead of Contact Group Gathering

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and newly appointed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed Russia's war with Ukraine, NATO issues and the U.S.-German defense relationship during a meeting in Berlin.
Sept. 12, 2022
Oklahoma National Guard Hosts German Officers in Exchange

OKLAHOMA CITY – This year might mark the “Longest Exchange Ever” of the Military Reserve Exchange Program.
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.
Feb. 9, 2022
US SECRETARY OF AIR FORCE VISITS ALLIED AIR COMMAND AND NATO SPACE CENTRE

During a visit to Ramstein Air Base by the US Secretary of Air Force (SECAF), Mr. Frank Kendall, he met with NATO leaders at Headquarters Allied Air Command and visited the NATO Space Centre on 8 February 2022.