Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 3, 2023
Cal Guard Stands with Ukraine a Year After Russian Invasion

One year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine to try to overthrow the democratically elected government of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
Feb. 28, 2023
US, Senegal launch medical exercise in Thies

U.S. Army and Air Force medical professionals from the Vermont National Guard began a two-week medical readiness exercise with their Senegalese partners Feb. 20.
Feb. 24, 2023
Minnesota, Norway Partner for 50th Troop Exchange

More than 100 Minnesota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers partnered with the Heimevernet, the Norwegian Home Guard, for two weeks of winter warfare training during the 50th U.S./Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange Feb. 2-16.
Feb. 22, 2023
Norway Adds Top-tier Military Experience to State Partnership Program

Celebrating a half-century of training together last week, Norway and the Minnesota National Guard strengthened ties by formally pairing in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.
Feb. 16, 2023
Minnesota National Guard Signs State Partnership Program Agreement with Norway

The Minnesota National Guard signed an official State Partnership Program agreement with Norway Feb. 15 to further expand their 50-year relationship.
Feb. 6, 2023
Samoa, Nevada Guard Pair in Growing State Partnership Program

The Nevada National Guard is adding the Independent State of Samoa as its third partner nation in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of operations through the State Partnership Program. Samoa joins the Kingdom of Tonga and the Republic of Fiji as Pacific Island partners with the Nevada National
Jan. 17, 2023
Sasseville: State Partnerships Vital to International Relationships

The National Guard reaches out to other nations through partnerships, stands ready for the warfight, and provides security for the homeland, the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau said Jan. 12.“The National Guard exists to fight and win our nation’s wars,” Air Force Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville
Jan. 11, 2023
A team approach strengthens African partner medical capabilities

Last month marked the completion of a five-year program to enhance the expeditionary medical capabilities of four African partner nations.
Dec. 21, 2022
Mississippi, Republic of Uzbekistan Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

The Mississippi National Guard and the Republic of Uzbekistan celebrated the 10th anniversary of joining forces under the State Partnership Program during a reception at the Uzbekistan Embassy Dec. 12.
Dec. 21, 2022
Mississippi, Republic of Uzbekistan Celebrate 10-Year Partnership

The Mississippi National Guard and the Republic of Uzbekistan celebrated the 10th anniversary of joining forces under the State Partnership Program during a reception at the Uzbekistan Embassy Dec. 12.