Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

Sept. 23, 2025
New Jersey Guard Supports State Partnership Program Equipment Transfer

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – New Jersey National Guard members recently supported a key Defense Security Cooperation Agency and National Guard Bureau initiative in coordination with the state’s longtime partner, the Republic of Albania, by using space on Air National Guard flights to transport Building
Sept. 16, 2025
Washington Guard Hosts Visit From Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief

The Washington National Guard welcomed a senior delegation from Malaysia as part of its long-standing partnership Sept. 11 – 13 at Camp Murray and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The delegation included Lt. Gen. Dato' Nur Hafis bin Abdul Karim, deputy chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Sept. 16, 2025
Colorado Guard, Switzerland Become Partners in Program

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Swiss Confederation and Colorado National Guard have officially become state partners under the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program or SPP.
Sept. 12, 2025
Kentucky Guard, Ecuador conduct air assault planning exchange

Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, Aug. 18-21.
Sept. 11, 2025
New York Guard to Help Sweden With Division-Level Command Post Exercise

Six New York Army National Guard officers and an Air Guard master sergeant are heading to Sweden to help the Swedish Army’s 1st Division conduct its first-ever division staff command post exercise.
Sept. 10, 2025
New Hampshire Guard, El Salvador Celebrate 25th Anniversary of State Partnership Program

The New Hampshire National Guard and El Salvador celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, or SPP, Sept. 6 at Pease Air National Guard Base.
Sept. 3, 2025
Nordhaus Joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to Strengthen State Partnership Program

HUA HIN, Thailand – Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, attended the 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to strengthen the National Guard’s partnerships in the region Aug. 27-28.
Aug. 20, 2025
National Guard State Partnership Program: A Cornerstone of Global Security

National Guard members and security cooperation leaders convened for a Defense Department National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference to discuss the program's enduring importance in today's complex environment.
Aug. 11, 2025
South Carolina Guard, Colombian Medics Strengthen Life-Saving Skills at Exercise

PALANQUERO AIR BASE, Colombia — South Carolina National Guard Airmen and Soldiers joined forces with Colombian medical personnel to strengthen critical battlefield response skills during exercise Relámpago de los Andes 2025.
July 22, 2025
China, Russia, Terrorist Networks Destabilizing Africa

Air Force Lt. Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson and Navy Vice Adm. Frank M. Bradley spoke about great-power rivalry and terrorism in Africa and the importance of U.S. Special Operations Command during a nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Armed Services in Washington.