Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Nov. 16, 2023
State Partnership Program NCO Honored for International Efforts

When she received an out-of-the-blue invitation to the College of Southern Nevada’s Spotlight of Excellence award ceremony, Nevada Air Guard Tech. Sgt. Hannah Kasner was baffled. She was not enrolled in the college, a faculty member, or even a resident of southern Nevada.
Nov. 14, 2023
Michigan Airmen Conduct Airworthiness Assessments in Africa

Two members of the 217th Air Component Operations Squadron traveled to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria, for over a week in September to assess the airworthiness of foreign aircraft in support of U.S. Air Forces Europe - Air Forces Africa.
Oct. 26, 2023
Ohio’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Trains with NATO Allies

Airmen assigned to the 178th Wing’s 123rd Air Control Squadron hosted a two-week combined training exercise with eight service members from NATO allies Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Hungary.
Oct. 26, 2023
Kosovo President Visits Iowa National Guard Partners

The president of Kosovo visited the Iowa National Guard Oct. 24 as part of an international trip to Iowa spurred by an invitation from Gov. Kim Reynolds and Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, the adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, when they visited Kosovo in June.
Oct. 20, 2023
In Finland, Hokanson Sees a Country’s Cold Will to Defend Itself

The National Guard’s top officer recently visited Finland as part of a larger Northern European itinerary to strengthen the Guard’s security cooperation ties in the region.
Oct. 19, 2023
Austin Says Croatia's Support for Ukraine Is Commendable

Croatia's commitment to Ukraine consists of numerous military equipment donations, including all of its Mi-8 helicopters, as well as humanitarian assistance, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Oct. 18, 2023
Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

The Maryland Air National Guard partnered with Estonia’s Cyber Command Sept. 17-20 to host the cybersecurity exercise Baltic Blitz 23.
Oct. 11, 2023
Washington Guard Joins Exercise with Partners in Malaysia

Nine Washington National Guard members from the 194th Wing and Medical Command participated in the Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 26-29.
Oct. 5, 2023
Vermont Guard Partner North Macedonia Hosts Adriatic Conference

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Greg Knight, Vermont adjutant general, and leaders from other U.S. states joined their partner nation chiefs of defense for the 26th U.S.-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense Conference in Skopje Sept. 27.
Oct. 5, 2023
Iowa Guard, Kosovo Partners Train in HAZMAT Exercise

The 71st Civil Support Team and two dozen members of the Kosovo Security Force trained together in a hazardous materials exercise in September.