Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 7, 2021
U.S. Military Capabilities, Capacity, Alliance Network Made Kabul Evacuation Possible

No other military in the world could do what the U.S. military accomplished in evacuating 124,000 people — Americans, Afghans and third country personnel — from Kabul, a senior defense official said.
Sept. 7, 2021
Austin, Blinken Thank Qatari People for Support in Afghan Evacuation

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Qatari leaders to thank them for their help in evacuating Afghans from Kabul, saying ''at a critical and historic moment Qatar went above and beyond, and your generosity helped to save thousands of lives.''
Sept. 3, 2021
U.S., Italian Leaders Discuss Range of Issues During Pentagon Meeting

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini discussed the evacuation effort from Afghanistan, strategies for the Middle East and Africa, and other topics.
Aug. 31, 2021
President Thanks Service Members for Aiding in Afghanistan Evacuation

President Joe Biden expressed his appreciation to the service members who airlifted more than 120,000 people to safety from Kabul, Afghanistan.
Aug. 30, 2021
Military Phase of Evacuation Ends, as Does America's Longest War

The withdrawal from Afghanistan and the military mission to evacuate American citizens, third country nationals and vulnerable Afghans have been completed, Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie said.
Aug. 29, 2021
SAF, USAF partner together for Afghanistan evacuation operations

Members of the Singapore Armed Forces arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base late Friday night, Aug. 27.Their contingent, made up of aircrew, engineers and security forces, will provide additional support to the Afghanistan evacuation operations.
Aug. 27, 2021
Air Force Reserve supports one of the largest airlift operations in history

Reserve Citizen Airmen are playing a huge role in what is being described by senior U.S. government officials as one of the largest airlift operations in history, as Airmen are supporting the evacuation of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Aug. 26, 2021
DAF Joint Statement on Afghanistan Airport attack

On behalf of the entire Department of the Air Force, our heartfelt sympathies go to the loved ones of the brave American service members killed and wounded in today’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. Our hearts are heavy for their sacrifice as they endeavored to bring hope to thousands seeking a
Aug. 26, 2021
National Guard helps with massive Afghanistan evacuation

National Guard Airmen and Soldiers from around the United States are playing a key role in the historic evacuation of tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
Aug. 25, 2021
Eucom Ready for 25,000 Afghan Evacuees at a Time

Across Europe, eight military installations in four nations stand ready to take on as many as 25,000 evacuees coming out of Afghanistan, the commander of U.S. European Command said.