Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

April 16, 2025
Colombia FLO Departs AFSOUTH After Strengthening Key Partnerships

After 18 months of distinguished service with Air Forces Southern, Colombian Air Force (COLAF) Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) Col. Alejandro Leguizamón bid farewell to the organization during a ceremony, March 25, 2025, that highlighted his contributions to regional cooperation and security.
March 8, 2024
South Carolina National Guard Hosts Colombia Defense Chief

The South Carolina National Guard hosted Colombian military leaders from Feb. 28 to March 1 during two State Partnership Program events.
Aug. 4, 2023
Space Plays Larger Role in U.S. Southern Command's Mission

An increasing interest in space by partner nations in South America may prove beneficial to the U.S. Southern Command mission there, its commander said.
July 21, 2023
AU international military students visit D.C., gain U.S. government, military perspectives

The 79 students, representing 64 nations, visited Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex, National Defense University and the Capitol, where they engaged with Alabama representatives.
Nov. 29, 2022
U.S.-Colombia Defense Leaders to Discuss Security, Migration, Climate Change

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he looks forward to continuing discussions with Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez after their meeting at the Pentagon.
Oct. 12, 2022
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Colombia

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Colombia Oct. 10-11 to further strengthen the longstanding and vital U.S.-Colombia defense relationship.
Sept. 15, 2022
South Carolina Air National Guard wraps up exercise Relampago VII

The exercise focused on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards.
May 20, 2022
U.S., Colombia Plan Closer Military Ties

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Colombia's recent designation as a major non-NATO ally reflects the depth and breadth of the nations' security relationship and reinforces their defense partnership.
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
Sept. 10, 2021
SCNG conducts 'Band-Aids not bullets diplomacy' in Colombia

South Carolina Army and Air National Guard medical personnel conducted a humanitarian medical mission in the remote town of Tamana, Colombia, during the regional Ángel de los Andes (Angel of the Andes) and Cooperación VII exercises.