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86th VRS keeps OAR rolling

A bus rests at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 30, 2021. Buses transport evacuees to various places on the base during Operation Allies Refuge, including pods, the Joint Mobility Processing Center, and the flightline upon departure/arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taylor Slater)

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German allies partner with RAB in support of OAR

A German service member stands at the food tent with volunteer U.S. Airmen prior to serving lunch to evacuees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 5, 2021. The arrival of the German military came in response to a limited number of U.S. military members being capable of supporting due to tremendous demand and normal mission operations remaining unchanged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kiaundra Miller)

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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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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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Thracian Summer closes for 2021

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 2021: My way is the highway

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft takes off during Thracian Summer 2021 at Poroyna Highway, Bulgaria, Aug. 27, 2021. This operation exercised elements of Agile Combat Employment and enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer 2021: My way is the highway

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andy Schnell, 435th Contingency Response Squadron assistant director of operations, positions a runway marker during Thracian Summer 2021 at Poroyna Highway, Bulgaria, Aug. 27, 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 all participants to contribute to international coalitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer 2021: My way is the highway

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Squadron set up a runway marker on the Poroyna Highway in Bulgaria during Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 27, 2021. The 435th Contingency Response Group tested their ability to rapidly deploy a landing zone location with a three-man team consisting of an airfield manager, air traffic controller and engineer that surveys, establishes and operates the landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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Thracian Summer 2021: My way is the highway

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Supernault, 435th Contingency Response Squadron air traffic controller, observes a C-130J Super Hercules landing at Poroyna Highway in Bulgaria during Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 27, 2021. The 435th CRS is facilitating the event by marking the boundaries of the modified highway, communicating weather conditions and surveying the land to determine adequate landing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021: My way is the highway

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andy Schnell, 435th Contingency Response Squadron, assistant director of operations, communicates updates for a successful aircraft landing at Poroyna Highway, Bugaria during Thracian Summer 2021 Aug. 27, 2021. The rapid deployment of a landing zone contributes to on-going aerial port operational abilities in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021: My way is the highway

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Supernault, 435th Contingency Response Squadron air traffic controller, uses a radio to communicate wind speed and direction as part of an alternate landing site operation at Poroyna Highway, Bulgaria during Thracian Summer 2021, Aug. 27, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a bilateral exercise between U.S. military members and Bulgarian armed forces designed to enhance interoperability, joint readiness and deterrence efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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86 LRS Aerial delivery helps make Thracian Summer 2021 possible

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Unilateral Airlift Training, prepares a parachute to be transported back to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during Thracian Summer 2021 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 31, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a flying training deployment to enhance airdrop operations, aerial port operations and multi-ship flying formation training between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

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86 LRS Aerial delivery helps make Thracian Summer 2021 possible

A parachute cord is tied in a quick release knot at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 31, 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 regional allies and partners of joint capabilities. The 37th Airlift Squadron has participated in 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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