Thracian Summer closes for 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Holt, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, waits to open the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2021 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Sept. 1, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is an opportunity to train with Bulgarian forces to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure regional allies and partners of joint capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Holt, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to depart a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, during Thracian Summer 2021, Sept. 1, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a bilateral training event designed to enhance operational access and global freedom of action while strengthening partner interoperability, joint readiness, and assuring our regional allies and partners. The 37th Airlift Squadron has participated in a C-130J Super Hercules training with Bulgaria at least once a year since 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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A Bulgarian air force parajumper floats to the ground after jumping from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, during Thracian Summer 2021, Sept. 1, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is an opportunity to train with Bulgarian forces to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and assure regional allies and partners of joint capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

Bulgarian air force parajumpers coast to the ground after jumping from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, during Thracian Summer 2021, Sept. 1, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a flying training deployment to enhance airdrop operations, aerial port operations and multi-ship flying formation operations between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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A U.S. Air Force loadmaster from the 37th Airlift Squadron prepares to deploy a low-cost, low-altitude bundle from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over the drop zone over Cheshnegrirovo Air Base, Aug. 30, 2021. A loadmaster is responsible for mathematically pre-planning the correct placement of the aircraft load, providing passenger safety and securing cargo as well as taking part in airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Renford Forbes, 86th Operational Support Squadron Wing Tactics superintendent, directs a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Graf Air Base, Bulgaria, during Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 26, 2021. Continual field training exercises and interactions between allied and partner forces, such as Thracian Summer, allow U.S. and Bulgarian forces to work together as a team to address security threats in and beyond Europe, and enable participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Renford Forbes, 86th Operational Support Squadron Wing Tactics superintendent, and Senior Airman Matthew Skinner, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, review the totals for fueling a C-130J Super Hercules at Graf Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 26, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a bilateral training exercise to allow the U.S. and Bulgarian forces to extend their warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Bulgarian air force parajumpers wait for the green-light to execute a static-line personnel airdrop in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2021 in Bulgaria, Aug. 25, 2021. The tactical airlift operations during Thracian Summer 2021 increase the effectiveness within NATO, building a stronger foundation for future bilateral missions in the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Bulgarian air force parajumpers wait in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to execute a static-line personnel airdrop during Thracian Summer 2021 in Bulgaria, Aug. 25, 2021. The 435th Contingency Response Group participated in Thracian Summer and worked side-by-side with the Bulgarian jumpmasters during personnel drops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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A Bulgarian air force parajumper enters a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to execute a static-line personnel airdrop during Thracian Summer 2021 in Bulgaria, Aug. 25, 2021. The 37th Airlift Squadron provided airlift capabilities for training objectives involved with any high-to-low profile airdrops and on-call airdrops on drop and landing zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

Published Sept. 7, 2021
By Senior Airman Branden Rae
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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