Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 20, 2023
Hokanson: Panama a Global Crossroads, Key Security Cooperation Partner

The Republic of Panama is a bridge that connects the Americas. Its renowned canal is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It also is a key security cooperation partner for the United States, the National Guard’s top general said during a recent visit to the country.
Sept. 19, 2023
Hawaii Airman to serve as Bilateral Affairs Officer in the Philippines

Bilateral Affairs Officers are instrumental in global diplomacy, nurturing diplomatic ties and bolstering international alliances. Their role is crucial in establishing constructive and harmonious relationships between nations, and it adapts to the specific needs and priorities of the countries they
Sept. 15, 2023
Oregon, Washington Guard and Thailand Train Together

The first Enduring Partners Engagement commenced Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony officiated by Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Nat Kamintra, Enduring Partners Exercise director, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander.
Sept. 15, 2023
Texas National Guard, Chile Partner for Cyber Training

The Texas National Guard and the Chilean Army conducted a joint cybersecurity exercise in Santiago, Chile, Aug. 28-30, as part of the State Partnership Program.
Aug. 31, 2023
Hawaii Guard Joins Super Garuda Shield Indo-Pacific Exercise

The Super Garuda Shield 2023 operational staff exercise began Aug. 31 with an opening ceremony at the Warfighting Center in Surabaya.
Aug. 31, 2023
New York Guard Conducts Search and Rescue Training in Brazil

One hundred New York National Guard Airmen conducted combat search and rescue exercises with their Brazilian Air Force counterparts Aug. 16-27.
Aug. 23, 2023
Montana National Guard Hosts Regional Cooperation Exercise

The Montana National Guard hosted an exercise with Guardsmen from five states and international partners to enhance stability and cooperation on counterterrorism and joint, combined capabilities among U.S. and Central and South Asian nations.
Aug. 15, 2023
Airmen Train for Space Operations During Vulcan Guard

The Ohio Air National Guard’s 178th Wing hosted an iteration of the Vulcan Guard space exercise Aug. 10-11, bringing together U.S. Space Command, the Brazilian military and all seven National Guard states conducting space operations.
July 26, 2023
Florida Guard, Guyana, improve Partnership during Tradewinds23

The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program has fostered enduring relationships with partner countries since 1993.
July 24, 2023
Members of the Alaska Air National Guard join Mongolian counterparts, discuss future Air Force engagements

In late May, the Pacific Air Forces’ headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, welcomed airmen from the Mongolian Armed Forces Air Force Command, the U.S. Air Force and the Alaska National Guard for the third Airman-to-Airman talks.