Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis speaks to Col. David Mineau, 354th Fighter Wing commander, and Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan on the Eielson Air Force Base flight line June 24, 2018. Mineau, along with 11th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. Gene Kapuchuck, 354th FW interim command chief master sergeant, greeted Mattis upon arrival. Mattis’ trip through the Indo-Pacific region will include a visit to China where he will meet with senior officials to exchange strategic perspectives.

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