Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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.
July 22, 2025
Illinois National Guard to Partner with Portugal in State Partnership Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Department of Defense have announced the establishment of a State Partnership Program, or SPP, between the Illinois National Guard and the Portuguese Armed Forces.“We are incredibly proud of the role the Illinois National Guard has played in
July 11, 2025
District of Columbia Guard, Jamaican Defence Force Partner at Cyber Exercise

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Members of the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Communications Squadron joined more than 900 participants from across the U.S. military and allied nations for Cyber Shield 2025, a two-week unclassified cyber defense exercise.
July 1, 2025
Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgaria -- Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgaria Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition at the National Military University.