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

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

#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 27 Sept, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eszgGkhh

#jobalert GS-0130-14, Foreign Affairs Specialist in the SAF/IA Front Office Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Branch for Security Cooperation Integration and Planning ensuring that work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets stakeholder requirements. Performs professional work in support of policy and strategy development and implementation at a senior level. Represents SAF/IA across the DAF and Security Cooperation organizations. Responsible to balance the interest of a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, the DAF, DoD, and outside agencies to achieve mission goals and objectives. Primary Emergency Program Coordinator for SAF/IA, supporting the Dep USECAF, SAF/IA by managing and executing the Emergency Management program IAW DOD and DAF Guidance. Closes 2 Oct 2024, Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ewwkiSNk

Last week, SAF/IA Kelli Seybolt joined New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, New Zealand Minister of Defence Hon Judith Collins KC MP, and other U.S. and New Zealand government and military leaders at Whenuapai Air Base to celebrate the delivery of the first C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft to the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The addition of the C-130J aircraft to the RNZAF fleet will strengthen the New Zealand Defence Force’s ability to work seamlessly with its international partners on coalition operations and improve its capabilities to meet ongoing national and regional security challenges. The C-130J arrival is also historic as it marks the first foreign military sales case with United States Air Force in over 60 years, underscoring the vital security cooperation and defense relationship the two nations share. #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Pacific Air Forces

United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin hosted Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief of Air Force Gen. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan for an official counterpart visit this week to strengthen the longstanding bilateral defense relationship and discuss opportunities for further cooperation. As part of the visit, Asghar Khan received a full honors arrival and attended both an office call and staff talks with Allvin at the Pentagon. During the office call, Allvin and Asghar Khan exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific security environment and stressed the importance of mutual understanding and respect to ensure a secure and prosperous region. The leaders also discussed the #RMAF’s modernization efforts and agreed on the crucial role of airpower in safeguarding national sovereignty. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecDTrFee #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether U.S. Indo-Pacific Command | Pacific Air Forces

Last week, we proudly marked the successful completion of the Inter-European Aviation Safety Program Management (IEASPM) and the Inter-European Basic Instructor Course (IEBIC)! Over the past two weeks, 38 talented professionals from 16 different countries engaged in intensive learning. Our IEASPM participants delved into aviation safety case studies, while our IEBIC cohort refined their instructional skills. Through collaboration, they overcame cultural and social barriers, forming a unified, cohesive team. Congratulations to our graduates as they advance in their military careers. Welcome to the esteemed IEAFA alumni network! Want to revisit some of the remarkable moments from IEASPM and IEBIC? Click the link below! https://lnkd.in/epbDWa-7 U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) #strongertogether #strongereurope #IEAFA

Last week, Brig Gen Geoffrey Weiss spoke about the importance of international enlisted cooperation at the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit in Washington, D.C. #SELIS is the single largest international event hosted by the United States Department of the Air Force and brings together highly talented leaders from more than 70 countries to foster security cooperation and reinforce strong international relationships with our Allies and partners. During his remarks, Weiss highlighted different events and examples of how SAF/IA and our international enlisted personnel engage in security cooperation around the world, especially as we continue to face new and evolving challenges. #SecurityThroughCooperation #StrongerTogether United States Air Force | United States Space Force

Last week, Assistant SAF/IA Brig. Gen. Ricky Mills and Col. Carey Johnson, chief of SAF/IA’s International Airmen & Guardians division, welcomed newly selected United States Air Force Foreign Area Officers to the career field during the #FAO Orientation at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Over the course of three days, the FAO selects received briefings on regions, upcoming training, and the vital role they will play strengthening relationships with allies and partners. #SecurityThroughCooperation #FAONation