Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Aug. 31, 2022
U.S. and partner nation students graduate during IAAFA training cycle

International military students filled an auditorium here for a ceremony to mark the successful completion their training at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Aug. 10, 2022.
May 5, 2022
5 international dignitaries added to DLIELC Wall of Fame

The names of five dignitaries were added to the International Wall of Fame in a ceremony at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center April 29.
April 7, 2022
IAAFA celebrates 79 years, unveils heritage wall

– The Inter-American Air Forces Academy celebrated its 79th anniversary here recently with dozens of cadre, staff, and international military students.
April 5, 2022
IAAFA’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance course gets update

Prospective U.S. and Partner Nation students attending the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance course at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy will find a newly updated course.
Jan. 5, 2022
First Spanish-language SNCO course at IAAFA fills partner nation need

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Enlisted Professional Military Education at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy reached a new level this past training cycle with the addition of the International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer course.
Oct. 7, 2021
Egyptian Armed Forces make historic visit to IAAFA

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A new partnership between the Texas National Guard and the Egyptian Armed Forces led to a historic visit at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy here Sept. 27, when an Egyptian delegation visited the academy.
Sept. 20, 2021
Impact of SELIS far-reaching, strategic

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- After nearly three years in the planning and several delays due to COVID, the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit finally became reality Aug. 9-13. The event, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air
Aug. 17, 2021
International enlisted leaders focus on ‘Building an Airman’

SAN ANTONIO – A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrop for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held here Aug. 9-13. SELIS, co-hosted by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and the Inter-American Air Forces Academy,
July 8, 2021
International military students tour military working dog facilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 50 international students recently took a break from their courses at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy for a field studies program that took them away their desks and into the facilities that house military working dogs.
May 10, 2021
Mobile paint simulator helps expand training to partner nation students

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With just a few clicks, a spray gun and virtual reality goggles, instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy are using new software to teach proper painting techniques – in the classroom here and across partner nation countries – without wasting a