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U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, and Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, sign agreements during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos signed agreements for future training, exercises and operations and to Strengthen professional and personal relationships between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

Members assigned to Air Forces Southern, Headquarters Air Force Operations (HAF/A3), Texas Air National Guard (TXANG), and the Chilean air force gather for the annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The annual A2A Talks was a subject matter exchange between the two forces focused on planned engagements for the coming year and also strengthened U.S.-Chilean partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, and Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, engage during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks was an annual event to discuss upcoming events and establish security cooperation activities for next calendar year, 2026 to 2027. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, speaks with Chilean Air Force (FACh) Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos discussed mutual interests to strengthen U.S.–FACh ties through enhanced security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, speaks with Chilean Air Force (FACh) Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos discussed mutual interests to strengthen U.S.–FACh ties through enhanced security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

Published Sept. 3, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves
Air Forces Southern Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

Leaders in the U.S. Air Force and the Chilean (FACh) Air Force came together for their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks to share resources, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26-29, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, signs an agreement during the annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The A2A talks allowed the U.S. Air Force and Chilean (FACh) Air Force to discuss future cooperation goals and priorities between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, signs an agreement during the annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. The A2A talks allowed the U.S. Air Force and Chilean (FACh) Air Force to discuss future cooperation goals and priorities between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, presents Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, a coin during the annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos came to an agreement for mutual military growth and strengthened their U.S.-Chilean partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, presents Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, a coin during the annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos came to an agreement for mutual military growth and strengthened their U.S.-Chilean partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

Service members from Air Forces Southern, Headquarters Air Force Operations (HAF/A3), Texas Air National Guard (TXANG), and the Chilean Air force (FACh) gather for the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks aimed to foster long-term professional relationships, facilitate idea exchange, and share lessons learned and best practices between the U.S. and Chilean Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

Service members from Air Forces Southern, Headquarters Air Force Operations (HAF/A3), Texas Air National Guard (TXANG), and the Chilean Air force (FACh) gather for the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks aimed to foster long-term professional relationships, facilitate idea exchange, and share lessons learned and best practices between the U.S. and Chilean Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

Chilean Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, Chilean Air Force (FACh) director of operations, left, introduces himself during the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks were designed to help build long-term professional relations, exchange ideas, and share lessons learned and best practices between the U.S. and Chilean air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

Chilean Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, Chilean Air Force (FACh) director of operations, left, introduces himself during the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks were designed to help build long-term professional relations, exchange ideas, and share lessons learned and best practices between the U.S. and Chilean air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

Chilean Air Force Col. Ignacio Baeza, FACh foreign liaison officer, actively listens to a brief during the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks allowed the Chilean Air Force to share their cooperation goals and priorities, drive planned engagements and advance partnership objectives with the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

Chilean Air Force Col. Ignacio Baeza, FACh foreign liaison officer, actively listens to a brief during the 2025 Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks allowed the Chilean Air Force to share their cooperation goals and priorities, drive planned engagements and advance partnership objectives with the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Martos, 387th Training Squadron resource management flight chief, takes notes during Chilean Air Force (FACh) Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks were hosted by Air Forces Southern are were designed to strengthen security cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships with the FACh through joint training, subject matter exchanges, and collaborative engagements that support regional stability and mutual defense interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Martos, 387th Training Squadron resource management flight chief, takes notes during Chilean Air Force (FACh) Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. The A2A Talks were hosted by Air Forces Southern are were designed to strengthen security cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships with the FACh through joint training, subject matter exchanges, and collaborative engagements that support regional stability and mutual defense interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, speaks with Chilean Air Force (FACh) Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos discussed mutual interests to strengthen U.S.–FACh ties through enhanced security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) — U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, speaks with Chilean Air Force (FACh) Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos discussed mutual interests to strengthen U.S.–FACh ties through enhanced security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, speaks with Chilean Air Force (FACh) Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 27, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos discussed mutual interests to strengthen U.S.–FACh ties through enhanced security cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)