Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

May 5, 2023
Polish-U.S. Defense Leaders Look to Further Crucial Partnership

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak discussed the situation in Ukraine and ways to strengthen interoperability between the United States and Poland during a meeting at the Pentagon.
Feb. 21, 2023
Biden: 'Ukraine Will Never Be a Victory for Russia. Never'

After an unprecedented visit to Ukraine, President Joe Biden told a crowd in Warsaw, Poland, that "brutality will never grind down the will of a free Ukraine."
Dec. 20, 2022
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Poland

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Poland Dec. 18-19, where he met with leaders, underscoring Poland's role as a critical NATO ally, discussed aspects of their strong bilateral defense relationship and additional areas of mutual interest.
Sept. 28, 2022
Illinois National Guard, Polish Partners Remember the Fallen

GREAT LAKES, Ill. – For 17 years, Polish and Illinois National Guard Soldiers fought together in Iraq and then Afghanistan. Last week, they rode more than 500 miles together to honor warriors killed in post-9/11 conflicts.
June 10, 2022
Marine Hornets swap NATO enhanced air policing role

Ten F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s (MAW) Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 arrived at Lask Air Base, Poland, June 10, to replace 2nd MAW’s VMFA 312.
March 18, 2022
Swamp Fox maintenance hosts Bulgarian air force officers

Six Bulgarian air force maintenance officers spent two days with the 169th Maintenance Group discussing maintenance best practices as a part of a subject matter expert exchange. Earlier in the week, the Bulgarian air force team visited the 134th Air Refueling Wing in Knoxville, Tennessee, discussing
Feb. 18, 2022
Austin Says Current Operations Give Hints of New National Defense Strategy

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he’s proud of the work that has been done to the National Defense Strategy, but he’s not yet ready to release it.
Jan. 5, 2022
U.S. F-16s Strengthen Air Policing Mission with Long-Planned Poland Deployment

U.S. F-16 aircraft landed in Łask, Poland on January 4 to work with the Polish Baltic Air Policing F-16s in Siauliai, Lithuania and enhanced Air Policing Belgian F-16s in Amari, Estonia.The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne manoeuvres and work closely with Combined
Dec. 13, 2021
Dover AFB enables Polish, US alliance

The United States and Poland have enjoyed decades-long warm bilateral relations. Poland is a stalwart NATO ally, and both the U.S. and Poland remain committed to the regional security and prosperity of Europe. Due to its strategic location, Dover AFB supports approximately $3.5 billion worth of
Oct. 6, 2021
Austin Welcomes Polish Counterpart to Pentagon for Discussions

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak to the Pentagon for meetings — the countries' ties have grown closer since the nation joined NATO in 1999.