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March 31, 2023
Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to India

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall traveled to India March 21 to discuss future and ongoing defense partnerships with the nation.
Feb. 21, 2023
US military showcases airpower at Aero India 23

The weeklong biennial exhibition is Asia’s largest aviation event and hosts government delegations and corporate executives from 26 countries.
Nov. 9, 2022
AFCENT Deputy Commander, allies, partners attend 4th Manama Air Power Symposium

Maj. Gen. David Harris, Deputy Commander, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), and Deputy, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, was a guest speaker at the 4th Manama Air Power Symposium, Bahrain, Nov. 8, 2022.
Sept. 3, 2021
India, US sign Air-Launched UAV Co-Development Project Agreement

Air Vice Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Indian Air Force, Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans, and Brig. Gen. Brian R. Bruckbauer, Director of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, signed a landmark agreement recently to
April 30, 2021
US sends medical supplies to India to help in COVID-19 fight

As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States is sending medical supplies and equipment to India as that country battles the most recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Feb. 8, 2021
34th EBS supports Aero India 2021

More than 40 Airmen and a B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, deployed in support of Aero India 2021, Asia's largest trade show, in Bengaluru, India, Feb. 3.
May 5, 2020
Virtual conference unites 19 air forces on pandemic response

Discussion focused on sharing lessons learned regarding COVID-19 response, desires for resuming engagement and exercises in a post-COVID world, and a commitment to continued cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
Dec. 16, 2019
Symposium hosts unprecedented number of air chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific

The theme of PACS 19, “A Collaborative Approach to Regional Security,” focused on building mutual understanding of varied regional perspectives through bilateral engagements and multinational panels and meetings.
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.
Aug. 21, 2018
Air Force improves interoperability, strengthens Indo-Pacific partnerships

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, concluded their participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 Aug. 17, following three weeks of training events conducted in Northern Territory, Australia.
March 6, 2017
US departs Aero India, leaves stronger relationships behind

U.S. aircraft, crew and support personnel, as well as members of the State Department and other U.S. representatives returned home this week after a strong showing at Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, India Feb. 20.
Dec. 9, 2015
PACAF Airmen show C-17 medical capability to Indian defense minister

Pacific Air Forces Airmen showcased aeromedical evacuation capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III as they hosted Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Arun K. Singh, the Indian ambassador to the U.S. on Dec. 7, as a part of a U.S. Pacific Command visit designed to enhance the U.S.-Indian
May 9, 2015
Sergeant helps others in India

Staff Sgt. Alexander Cedillo, a 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron day-shift supervisor at Travis Air Force Base, California, recently visited Kolkata, India, where he found peace and answered a calling. In February, he used 30 days of leave to volunteer at a hospice house and a home for the mentally
March 17, 2015
Aero India 15 showcases India, US partnership

From Feb. 18 through 22, more than 95 U.S. military personnel and Defense Department civilians were among the thousands assembled from around the globe to participate in Aero India 2015, the region's largest tradeshow.
Sept. 16, 2014
US, India airdrop training mission a historic one

Airmen from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and the Indian air force achieved a historic milestone after completing a joint air transportability training sortie Sept 9.

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