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Oct. 24, 2024
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s travel to Japan

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin traveled to Japan on Oct. 14 to underscore the unwavering and ironclad U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan.
Oct. 21, 2024
CSAF, CMSAF complete INDOPACOM trip to reinforce alliances, partnerships

CSAF and CMSAF traveled across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to engage key allies and partners.
Oct. 18, 2024
Readout of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s travel to Republic of Korea

During his visit, Allvin met with ROK air force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-su to discuss a range of shared interests and exchange views on the security environment on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sept. 18, 2024
US, allied airpower leaders outline Arctic defense strategy

During the panel, the senior leaders, made it clear — deterring Russia in the region will take a multi-pronged approach to include domain awareness, innovation in technology and a strengthened alliance.
Aug. 5, 2024
US Airmen conclude Australia’s largest-ever air exercise

Pitch Black, held July 12 to Aug. 2 primarily at Royal Australian Air Force Bases Tindal and Darwin in northern Australia, focused on the tactical execution of advanced air combat capabilities with multinational partners.
July 22, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA attends Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

The U.S. Air Force brought 16 aircraft to the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19-21.
May 31, 2024
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 16, 2024
Michigan National Guard enhances capabilities through alliance with Swedish air force

Members of Headquarters Air Force and the swedish air force visited joint facilities for all-weather training to discuss new opportunities for multilateral training.
April 9, 2024
Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to the Philippines

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi traveled to the Philippines on April 5 for a series of bilateral engagements to reaffirm the strong and steadfast U.S.-Philippines alliance.
Dec. 22, 2023
Japan MoD, US DoD sign joint agreement for AI, UAS research

The AI developed in this joint research is expected to be applied to UAVs operated alongside Japan’s next fighter aircraft.
Dec. 8, 2023
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 10, 2023
USAF, IAF senior leaders collaborate in Air Senior National Representatives forum

U.S. and Israeli air force service members discussed areas of cooperative opportunities and postured for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum in Tel Aviv.
July 24, 2023
AU international military students visit D.C., gain US government, military perspectives

International military students attending the 2023-2024 Air Command and Staff College class spent July 9-13 in the nation’s capital to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S federal government and U.S. military.
July 18, 2023
US integrates with 25 nations at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16.
Jan. 6, 2023
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 22, 2022
Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Lithuania

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Lithuania Dec. 20-21 and met with Lithuanian Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Valdemaras Rupšys and Air Force Commander Col. Antanas Matutis.
Dec. 22, 2022
Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Latvia

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Latvia Dec. 19-20 and met with Latvia’s Minister of Defense Inara Murniece, Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Leonīds Kalniņš, and Air Force Commander Col. Viesturs Masulis.
Dec. 20, 2022
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Poland

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Poland Dec. 18-19, where he met with leaders, underscoring Poland's role as a critical NATO ally, discussed aspects of their strong bilateral defense relationship and additional areas of mutual interest.
Nov. 15, 2022
AFCENT leads US military presence alongside partners during Bahrain International Airshow 2022

Since the inception of the Bahrain International Airshow in 2010, U.S. military support and participation has continued to build and enhance enduring relationships in the region.
Oct. 14, 2022
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s travel to Ecuador

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Ecuador Oct. 12-13, to affirm the U.S.-Ecuador defense partnership and discuss future enhanced cooperation.
Oct. 13, 2022
DAF, ROKAF sign Terms of Reference for collaborating in land, air, space weather

Representatives from the U.S. Department of the Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force signed a first-of-its-kind Terms of Reference document May 23, 2022, establishing a forum for the two nations to collaborate in the areas of land, air, and space weather.
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.
Aug. 9, 2022
Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s visit to Singapore

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Singapore Aug. 7-10 to reaffirm the U.S. Air Force's commitment to the bilateral defense relationship and discuss efforts to enhance cooperation.
Aug. 9, 2022
CSAF visits JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Brown discussed the value of strengthening relationships with allies and partners, and 15th Wing Airmen highlighted how they work with regional partners to integrate joint operations, promoting advancements to their mission capabilities.
July 29, 2022
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Sept. 15, 2021
US, Slovenian armed forces partner in bilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force and Slovenian armed forces leaders came together to discuss the importance of a strong U.S.-Slovenian partnership for Agile Combat Employment, an operating concept intended to ensure USAFE-AFAFRICA forces are prepared to respond to potential threats by enabling forces to quickly
Aug. 2, 2021
USAF delivers helicopters, bolsters Australian alliance

As part of the U.S. Defense Department’s Foreign Military Sales program, 9th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Dover Air Force Base transported two CH-47F Chinook helicopters aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover AFB to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, in early July, further
April 27, 2021
NATO partners discuss command and control leading up to AK21

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa hosted the first Command and Control Commanders’ Conference with the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Center of Excellence at the NATO Missile Firing Installation conference center April 20-21, in Crete, Greece.
Feb. 18, 2021
Acting SecAF, Nordic Ministers of Defense sign Letter of Intent strengthening US-Nordic defense ties

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth and the Ministers of Defense of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden signed a Letter of Intent demonstrating continued support for the Arctic Challenge Exercise, one of Europe’s largest tactical air exercises.
July 2, 2020
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 5, 2020
Polish medical team, Illinois Guard side-by-side in COVID-19 response

The Illinois Guard and the Polish military are partners in the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program, a program that teams National Guard elements with partner nations worldwide.
Feb. 6, 2020
US, Japan bomber-fighter integration showcases alliance, global power projection

U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world.
Oct. 23, 2019
Squadron commanders play key role in building alliances through LEAP

However, squadron commanders are the key enablers who make the scholars’ efforts possible by investing in their deliberate language development. While accomplishing their missions, the commanders also are winning the future by strengthening partnerships today through these scholars.
Oct. 16, 2019
ENJJPT molds international guardians of freedom

Since 1981, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program has played a significant role in NATO-wide pilot production. Comprised of 14 signatory nations, 13 of which are currently participating, it is one of four undergraduate pilot training programs in the Air Force.
Oct. 2, 2019
Ramstein AB Airmen support Bulgarian military free-fall course during Thracian Fall 19

As a central focus of exercise Thracian Fall 19, the military free-fall course, paired members of Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade with contracted U.S. military jumpmasters to qualify the Bulgarian jumpers on a new type of parachute.
Aug. 16, 2019
Joint-nation alliance meets, trains at Travis AFB

The purpose of the group, according to Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Brady Cummins, Australian representative on the AFIC Management Committee, is to identify and resolve current and future interoperability challenges by leveraging collective expertise.
July 17, 2019
Gen. Goldfein strengthens partnerships, gains valuable insights during visits to Estonia, Finland

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein had a three-day visit to the two Northern European nations. It offered Goldfein and other senior U.S. leaders valuable opportunities to learn from Estonia about cyber operations and from Finland about its approach to expeditionary operations and agile
May 10, 2019
India, US Air Force leaders participate in Executive Steering Group

Indian Air Force leaders visited Headquarters Pacific Air Forces for the annual India Executive Steering Group at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 30-May 3.
April 17, 2019
Gen Goldfein hosts inaugural space conference for US, partner nations

Surrounded by air chiefs from 11 other nations, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein plunged deep into discussion April 11 about the changing nature of space.
April 16, 2019
International outreach mission builds relationships, promotes hurricane preparedness

Hurricane season starts June 1 and to help communities prepare, the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters and a team of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters visited six throughout Mexico and the Caribbean April 8-13 as part of the annual Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.
March 11, 2019
JAAGA award-winning Airman fortifies Japanese-American relations

Approximately 2,300 enlisted service members live at Misawa Air Base with an opportunity to interact face-to-face with their local Japanese neighbors. On March 6, the Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association recognized Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director
Feb. 6, 2019
US, Philippine AF concludes bilateral air contingency exchange

U.S. and Philippine air forces Airmen marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training and increased mutual cooperation during the seventh iteration of Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange-Philippines, or BACE-P, at Cesar Basa Air Base, Feb. 1, 2019.
Nov. 7, 2018
Royal Thai AF, PACAF build upon strong partnership

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, hosted Air Chief Marshal Chaiyapruk Didyasarin Royal Thai air force commander in chief, to build upon the strong U.S. – Thailand partnership, at Headquarters PACAF at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 29.
Oct. 4, 2018
Air advisors begin new partnership with Paraguayan air force

The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron completed a mobile training team mission with the Paraguayan air force, or FAP, in Asuncion, Paraguay from Sept. 17 to 28.
May 29, 2018
RAF Warrant Officer leads renovation of 1st Lt. Jarvis Offutt’s grave

The recent restoration of 1st Lt. Jarvis Offutt’s grave was sparked when a Royal Air Force rivet joint specialist, assigned to RAF Waddington’s 56 Squadron visited the grave to pay respects to the former squadron member in December 2017, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Nebraska.
May 10, 2018
RAF, RSAF observe Cerberus Strike

Distinguished visitors from the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and the Royal Saudi Air Force visited Travis Air Force Base April 26 through May 2, 2018, to get a first-hand experience of the 821st Contingency Response Group capability to provide expeditionary mobility support.
April 26, 2018
Air Force, RAF join forces for band centennial celebration

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Britain’s Central Band of the Royal Air Force performed together in the RAF Centenary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., April 16, 2018.
Oct. 17, 2017
COMPACAF showcases alliance, advances in interoperability at Seoul ADEX

Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces commander, spoke of the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance amid regional tensions at the 20th International Aerospace Symposium Oct. 16, 2017.
Sept. 15, 2017
US, Egyptian armed forces combine for Bright Star 2017

More than 200 U.S. service members are participating alongside the Egyptian armed forces for the bilateral U.S. Central Command Exercise Bright Star 2017, Sept. 10 – 20, 2017, at Mohamed Naguib Military Base, Egypt.
Sept. 15, 2017
A base in a box: 86th MMS keeps AF ready for action

Somewhere in the Luxembourg countryside, armed guards keep watch over a compound of non-descript warehouses and storage containers. Each warehouse in the facility holds a different surprise, but those coming in will find most of these treasures hidden under lock and key.Stacks of metal boxes tower
Aug. 4, 2017
Royal Air Force JTACs integrate with U.S. counterparts

Members of England’s Royal Air Force recently spent time immersed with the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.
July 26, 2017
CSAF describes future of conflict

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein addressed the future of the Total Force, operations in space and the importance of a multi-domain, networked approach to warfare during an Air Force Association breakfast at the Mitchel Institute in Washington, D.C., July 26, 2017.The CSAF outlined

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