Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

March 21, 2022
Ukraine-California ties show worth of National Guard program

When Russia invaded Ukraine with more than 150,000 troops Feb. 24, most people — especially Russian President Vladimir Putin — expected a Russian cakewalk. The men and women of the California National Guard knew better. The California National Guard has had a close working relationship with the
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
March 18, 2022
Nebraska Guard shares NCO leadership in Rwanda SPP exchange

One Airman and three Soldiers from the Nebraska National Guard participated in a noncommissioned officer training exchange with the Rwanda Defence Force in Gabiro, Rwanda.
March 4, 2022
Airman brings Jiu-Jitsu skills to SPP partner Costa Rica

New Mexico Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Bradley Vallez is a tournament-winning Jiu-Jitsu competitor. He has the medal to prove it.
March 2, 2022
Vermont National Guard hosts Austrian delegation

The Vermont National Guard hosted Austrian military members at numerous National Guard sites Feb. 14-15 as part of the State Partnership Program.
Feb. 16, 2022
Papua New Guinea military leaders visit Wisconsin Guard

Despite the many disruptions and plans canceled because of COVID-19, in-person exchanges between the Wisconsin National Guard and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force remain on track as the partnership between the two entities continues to grow.
Feb. 10, 2022
Vermont Guard conducts medical readiness exercise in Senegal

Soldiers and Airmen of the Vermont National Guard will participate in a medical readiness exercise in Senegal as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
Feb. 8, 2022
National Guard chief returns from African regional security talks in Rome

The National Guard Bureau’s chief, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined the 2022 African Chiefs of Defense Conference here last week for a series of senior-level engagements seeking to most effectively partner with regional militaries.
Feb. 7, 2022
Alaska National Guard, Mongolia conduct SPP expert exchange

The Alaska National Guard participated in the second iteration of the Airmen-to-Airmen Talks program with the Mongolian Air Force to plan for future training and subject matter expert exchanges.
Jan. 31, 2022
Latvia-Michigan SPP partnership on display at Winter Strike

As ice, snow and wind blow across the National All-Domain Warfighting Center in northern Michigan, hundreds of military personnel from across the Department of Defense and allied nations are practicing tactics, training and procedures in extreme cold Jan. 21-30.