Belgian Chief of Defence visits Red Flag-Alaska 25-2
U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Townsend, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 354 FW command chief, pose for a photo with Belgian Armed Forces Gen. Frederik Vansina, Belgian Chief of Defence, and delegation during a briefing during a visit to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 19, 2025. The visit included a brief on Red Flag Alaska, a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, combined training from simulated forward operating bases with a long history of including allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)