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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Macy, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130J Super Hercules crew chief, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 18, 2018. Members of the 86th AMXS deployed to Bulgaria with the 37th Airlift Squadron for Thracian Summer 2018, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. The role of Macy and other members of the 86th AMXS was to maintain aircraft operability to ensure the proper training for members of the 37th AS to complete tier-1 objectives and certifications for aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Siedzik, 37th Airlift Squadron independent duty medical technician, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Siedzik deployed with the 37th AS for Thracian Summer 2018, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. During the exercise, Siedzik provided medical care for deployed personnel to maintain health and wellness for members to safely and efficiently accomplish their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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From left to right, U.S. Army Sgt. Kwame Scaife, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Minnis, and Staff Sgt. Michael Bethea, 5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company jumpmasters, pose for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 14, 2018. The group deployed with the 37th Airlift Squadron in support of Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. During the exercise the team provided safety oversight and assistance to jumpers from Bulgaria’s 68th Special Forces Brigade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Coger)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Roberts, 86th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. As one of two AFE technicians, Roberts provided the 37th Airlift Squadron with necessary life support and flight equipment to operate during Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. Aircrew flight equipment technicians and other members of the 86th OSS provided integral support allowing the 37th AS to complete tier-1 objectives and certifications for aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julius Rogers, 86th Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Rogers deployed with the 37th Airlift Squadron to support Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. While deployed, Rogers ensured that aircrew members were fit to fly, and tracked their flight and training hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justen Knighten and Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisors, pose for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 19, 2018. Knighten and Smith supported Thracian Summer 18 by configuring pallets to be used in airdrop training missions to maintain qualifications for 37th Airlift Squadron aircrew members. Thracian Summer is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Peter Wolber, 37th Airlift Squadron chief of scheduling, poses for a photo in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 20, 2018. While participating in Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria, Wolber oversaw operations as mission commander. During the exercise, Wolber maintained and exercised oversight on support and operations during Thracian Summer to ensure objectives were met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike)

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Portraits of Thracian Summer 18

Published July 23, 2018
By Staff Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria -- Members from more than 10 units around the Kaiserslautern Military Community recently deployed to Bulgaria for Thracian Summer 18, a bilateral training exercise between the U.S. and Bulgaria.

During the deployment, service members put their skills to the test to support flying operations and ensure that the exercise was able to meet and complete objectives. The Airmen depicted are only a few of the many who contributed to the exercise’s success.

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