U.S. Airmen assigned to the 424th Air Base Squadron speak on their host-nation ties for the series Force Behind the Flag: Benelux at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, April 24, 2026. For the AFN video series Force Behind the Flag, squadron members explain the history behind their "Red Devils" mascot, emphasizing their deep cultural connection with Belgium and their historic strategic relevance dating back to World War I. The Force Behind the Flag video series is a strategic communication initiative designed to highlight dedicated service members within the Benelux footprint, showcase critical host-nation partnerships, and demonstrate how individual units enable the broader NATO mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christina Carter)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2026 02:56 |
| Category: | Series |
| Video ID: | 1003854 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-F-PJ022-1003 |
| Filename: | DOD_111653013 |
| Length: | 00:00:24 |
| Location: | BE |
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