Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)

In a historic first, United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin joined Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Uchikura Hiroaki and Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee Young-su this week in a trilateral meeting of the?U.S., Japanese, and Korean air chiefs. The leaders discussed the regional security environment and explored ways to continue deepening trilateral cooperation to contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, in the Indo-Pacific, and beyond. The meeting builds on momentum established at the Camp David Summit in August 2023, which included trilateral security cooperation lines of effort and subsequent trilateral aerial exercises.? ? #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Pacific Air Forces?

United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin hosted RSAF - Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz for an official counterpart visit this week to strengthen the longstanding U.S. defense partnership with Saudi Arabia, which has served as a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence for decades. As part of the visit, Turki received a full honors arrival and was awarded a Legion of Merit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling before attending both an office call and staff talks with Allvin at the Pentagon. During the office call, the leaders exchanged views on the regional security environment and reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation to deter shared threats. Turki also separately met with SAF/IA Kelli Seybolt to discuss key security cooperation initiatives and to further identify ways to advance shared interests and priorities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRe_8gkE #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) | Ministry of Defence - Saudi Arabia

Last week, Assistant SAF/IA Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills attended the 7th edition of Marrakech Air Show in #Morocco to reaffirm the United States Department of the Air Force’s strong partnership with the Royal Moroccan Air Force and our shared commitment to a stable and prosperous African continent. During the event, Mills met with senior leaders from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces to advance mutual security objectives in support of the longstanding bilateral defense relationship. Mills also took part in separate engagements with the air chiefs from #Mauritania and #Senegal to explore opportunities to deepen cooperation. “We are glad to be back in Morocco,” Mills said at the start of the air show. “The interactions and exchanges we have with our partners at MAS 2024 allow us to learn from and leverage the strengths of other nations.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCUqWZ7E #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether #MarrakechAirShow2024 ? U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)?| U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa | US Mission Morocco

#jobalert Want to be a Tier I SES in SAF/IA? Open now until 12 Nov! The Director of Space International Affairs serves as a principal advisor for the Secretary of the Air Force, Space International Affairs Directorate (SAF/IA), developing, advocating, and facilitating plans, programs and requirements involving Space Security Cooperation (SC), Building Space Partnerships, and Space International politico-military affairs. https://lnkd.in/eTRbTgbw

“The Marrakech Air Show is one more opportunity to strengthen our relationship, exchange ideas, promote trust, and bolster security cooperation in the region.” - Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs United States Air Force aircraft and senior officials arrived at the Marrakech Airshow 2024 (MAS) in #Morrocco this week. The trade show features static and aerial displays of military and civilian aircraft and is an opportunity for international aerospace industry representatives to showcase their capabilities at the Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2024. This year, the United States is participating with several aircraft platforms including a C-130J Super Hercules from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and a Utah National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker. The Utah National Guard has held an active partnership with Morocco since 2003 through the State Partnership Program, fostering strong, trust-based relationship focused on security cooperation. “We are glad to be back in Morocco,” said Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs. “The interactions and exchanges we have with our partners at MAS 2024 allow us to learn from and leverage the strengths of other nations.” More: https://lnkd.in/eCUqWZ7E Office of the Secretary of Defense U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) United States Air Force Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA)

Last week, United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force?David Flosi, accompanied by Assistant SAF/IA Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills, traveled across the Indo-Pacific region to reinforce alliances and partnerships in the National Defense Strategy’s pacing theater. In addition to bilateral engagements in South Korea and Japan, Allvin took part in a trilateral meeting with his Japanese and Philippine counterparts. Throughout these meetings, the leaders exchanged perspectives on the regional security environment and discussed?additional cooperative endeavors that would safeguard mutual interests. News release: https://lnkd.in/e68PM-th South Korea readout: https://lnkd.in/eqQS-EVm Japan readout: https://lnkd.in/e2Fp_Gh3 #SecurityThroughCooperation #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific #WeGoTogether U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Pacific Air Forces | Republic of Korea Air Force | Japan Air Self-Defense Force?

#jobalert GS-0130-13, Foreign Affairs Specialist in SAF/IA Space Division Closes 31 Oct 2024 The position utilizes professional knowledge in support of policy analysis, interpretation, development and implementation at a senior level. Areas of direct responsibility include development of strategies for military contacts and cooperative activities, country and regional reviews, DAF security assistance, disclosure policy and related activities, technology transfer, and other DAF Space international programs with foreign countries, to include coordination of senior DAF and USSF official's international travel and visits of senior foreign officials to the United States. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/er8hhsqJ

Last month, SAF/IA?Director of Policy, Programs, and Strategy Steven Ruehl delivered a keynote address at the Air Attaché Association-Washington DC quarterly luncheon. The AAA brings together U.S.-based foreign air and space attachés with the intent of enhancing collaboration and information exchange with the United States Department of the Air Force and among its members. As the event was held on September 11th, Ruehl discussed his experience working at the Pentagon on the day of the attacks and talked about the value of international partnerships and cooperation in the months and years after. Ruehl also highlighted the necessity of continuing to work closely with Allies and partners given today’s changing threat landscape. #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether?

#jobalert GS-0130-12, Foreign Affairs Specialist Duties include: Administers Security Cooperation/Security Assistance reviews, edits, and revisions on regional and country specific "Country Papers," talking points, and senior leader discussion points. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements of Security Cooperation/Security Assistance programs, including FMS Case Activities, to ensure operations are in line with regulatory requirements, support SAF/IA vision, mission, and goals. Participates in Security Cooperation/Security Assistance special studies and projects. Organize Security Cooperation/Security Assistance conference planning and preparation, country case review preparation, regional and country specific trip book development. Closes 30 Sept, Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eniapz_b

Assistant SAF/IA Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills recently visited #Tunisia for a series of engagements that reaffirmed the United States Department of the Air Force commitment to expanding Tunisia’s role as a regional security leader and training hub for partners across the African continent. During the trip, Mills toured the Tunisian Air Force (TAF) Academy in Borj El Amri, attended the delivery ceremony of four Textron C-208EX aircraft at Al Aouina Air Base, and received briefings at the TAF pilot training school at Sfax Air Base, home to the TAF fleet of T-6C trainers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDeKU_xD #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)?| U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa | U.S. Embassy Tunis