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Thracian Summer 2021: When night falls 435 AGOW rises to occasion

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Security Forces Squadron gather in a tactical operations center before conducting night operations during Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 27, 2021. The TOC acts as a central area where mission planning and communications take place among exercise leaders. Thracian Summer 2021 is a bilateral exercise between U.S. 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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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing set up a logistics support area during the start of Exercise Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. The bilateral exercise is a flying training deployment and off-station training event designed to enhance interoperability and assure regional allies and partners of an unwavering commitment to unity.. The logistics support area establishes a space where U.S. military members can reside and conduct operations for the duration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing discuss plans for setting up a logistics support area during the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. The bilateral exercise is a flying training deployment and off-station training event designed to enhance interoperability and assure regional allies and partners of an unwavering commitment to unity. The logistics support area establishes a space where U.S. military members can reside and conduct operations for the duration of the exercise.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing set up tents during the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. Multiple members contributed to the process of establishing a living area by outlining a perimeter, unloading the tents from cargo containers and assembling the tent frames. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Dillow, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron independent medical technician, assists other members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing with setting up tents during the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. Multiple members contributed to the process of establishing a living area by outlining a perimeter, unloading the tents from cargo containers and assembling the tent frames. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing carry cots from a cargo container during the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. The bilateral exercise is a flying training deployment and off-station training event designed to enhance interoperability and assure regional allies and partners of an unwavering commitment to unity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Waller, 435th Contingency Response Squadron mobile aerial port supervisor, unloads cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules before the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. Thracian Summer 2021 is a bilateral exercise between U.S. 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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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

A C-130J Super Hercules sits on the ramp as members of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to unload cargo before the start of Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 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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Thracian Summer 2021 gets strong beginning

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Stefanic, 435th Contingency Response Squadron cyber transport systems technician, takes a sip of water while helping measure the perimeter of a logistics support area during Thracian Summer 2021 at Cheshnegirovo drop zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 23, 2021. The logistics support area establishes a space where U.S. military members can reside and conduct operations for the duration of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew J. Alvarado)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jalah Patten, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower watch supervisor, left, shows members of the Ukrainian armed forces a tower simulator system during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. The system allows ATC Airmen to train on airspace and airfield navigation and management on multiple simulated U.S. Air Force bases. The Ukrainian service members were able to review fundamental concepts to potentially enable them to host a variety of U.S. Air Force and NATO aircraft at their installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Members of the Ukrainian armed forces, left, inspect a light gun with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Jaeger, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air traffic control air advisor, right, in the ATC tower during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 5, 2021. Airmen from the 86th Operations Group briefed tactics, techniques and procedures, while showcasing tactical communications and ATC equipment to assist Ukrainian military members with familiarization of NATO and U.S. Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron demonstrate fiber cable splicing for members of the Ukrainian armed forces during their visit to Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Aug. 4, 2021. The Ukrainian service members also visited Ramstein Air Base for deployed communications equipment and air traffic control capabilities familiarization. They observed some of the fundamental support operations necessary to maintain functional base or field communications infrastructures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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A team of technicians from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron demonstrate fiber cable splicing for members of the Ukrainian armed forces during their visit to Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Aug. 4, 2021. The Ukrainian service members also visited Ramstein Air Base for deployed communications equipment and air traffic control capabilities familiarization. They reviewed flexible, mobile and resilient communications techniques with subject matter experts during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Pacheco, 1st Combat Communications Squadron air reserve component noncommissioned officer in charge, discusses deployed communications equipment and capabilities with members of the Ukrainian armed forces during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 3, 2021. Ukrainian service members learned the capabilities combat communications provides, and what it takes to get a tactical communications unit deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Wright, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa A6 European deterrence initiative air reserve component officer, briefs combat communications capabilities with members of the Ukrainian armed forces during their visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 3, 2021. The visit focused on increasing partner capabilities by expanding the Ukrainian military’s capacity for fundamental air traffic control and combat communications concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Heavy Rain II: 1st CBCS stays connected

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Combat Communications Squadron and French air force members observe an MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 67th Special Operations Squadron, Royal Air Force, Mildenhall, during exercise Heavy Rain II drop zone operations in Grostenquin, France, July 26, 2021. The exercise tested the skills of 1st CBCS landing and drop zone safety personnel, who had to overcome communications interference with aircrew to successfully coordinate airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Heavy Rain II: 1st CBCS stays connected

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Warner, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency technician, monitors the radio frequency spectrum to check for interference during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 26, 2021. Subjecting combat communications personnel to a contested electromagnetic spectrum environment, the exercise gave Airmen the opportunity to validate and progress ACE capabilities, sharpen expeditionary mindsets and overcome communications interference to establish and secure mission-essential connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Heavy Rain II: 1st CBCS stays connected

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Claudin Josue, 1st Combat Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician, top, and Senior Airman Roberto Fabian Navarro, 1st CBCS electromagnetic spectrum operations technician, check equipment configuration during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 26, 2021. Throughout the exercise, combat communications Airmen practiced detecting and identifying various radio and cyber communications interferences generated by French and German air force counterparts, reporting the event, and resolving the issue to resume correspondence with aircrew and higher headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Heavy Rain II: 1st CBCS stays connected

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roberto Fabian Navarro, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electromagnetic spectrum operations technician, sets up a tactical satellite communications antenna during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 26, 2021. Heavy Rain II included forward deploying a communications fly-away kit to exercise an agile combat employment dispersal event with site setup and rapid establishment of baseline communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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Heavy Rain II: 1st CBCS stays connected

U.S. Space Force Sgt. Sergio Huerta, 1st Combat Communications Squadron electromagnetic spectrum operations supervisor, left, and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sydnee Ramsey, 1st CBCS expeditionary communications support officer in charge, center, work with German air force electronic warfare center operators to set-up a military radar systems jamcar during exercise Heavy Rain II in Grostenquin, France, July 26, 2021. The joint exercise included personnel from U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa A6 Spectrum Operations, the 24th Intelligence Squadron, the 1st Air and Space Communications Operations Squadron, the U.S. Joint Spectrum Center, the 352nd Special Operations Squadron, and French and German air force personnel from the Polygone – a multinational aircrew electronic warfare tactics facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John R. Wright)

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