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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Ramstein Air Base Airmen and Bulgarian military service members assist in deflating a parachute at the drop zone during Exercise Thracian Spring 17 at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. Initial parachute deflation is important in order to prevent injury by the wind from further dragging landed paratroopers. The two-week combined training with Bulgaria’s military aims to facilitate overall relations and build their nations’ joint military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Capt. Mary Bordelon, 37th Airlift Squadron flight commander and Exercise Thracian Spring 17 mission commander talks with Master Sgt. Momchil Kostov, Bulgarian Special Operations 1st Battalion, 68th Brigade special warfare personnel at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. Bordelon visited the drop zone team to watch the team execute the first personnel drop for the two-week exercise. The U.S. Air Force’s forward presence in Europe allows Airmen to work with our Nato Allies and partners, to develop ready air forces capable of maintaining regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Lt. Col. Bozhider Boykov, Bulgaria’s Special Operations 1st Battalion, 86th Brigade commander, communicates wind readings from the drop zone to Bulgarian military pilots during Exercise Thracian Spring 17 at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. Boykov worked with a 435th Contingency Response Group drop zone controller throughout the two-week training to execute a safe personnel drop. The combined exercise aims to facilitate overall relations and build Bulgaria’s joint military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Bulgarian Special Operations drop zone personnel watch a Bulgarian service member descend during Exercise Thracian Spring 17 at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. Paratroopers exited the C-130J Super Hercules from approximately 1,250 feet before descending to the drop zone. More than 60 U.S. Air Force Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, participated in combined air operations with Bulgarian military to strengthen relationships while building their nations’ joint military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Exercise Thracian Spring 17 mission commanders and Bulgaria’s Special Operations help to count paratroopers as they parachute down to the drop zone at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. To prevent potential mishaps and injuries, aircraft loadmasters communicate with the drop zone safety officers to account for personnel exiting and landing on the ground. The U.S. Air Force’s forward presence in Europe allows Airmen to work hand-in-hand with Allies to develop and improve ready air forces that are capable of maintaining regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

A Bulgarian military paratrooper removes his parachute at the drop zone during Exercise Thracian Spring 17 at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. Drop zones are thoroughly surveyed in advance and inspected before every drop in to order to ensure a safe landing for personnel or cargo. More than 60 U.S. Air Force Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, participated in combined air operations with the Bulgarian military to strengthen relationships while building their nations’ joint military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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IN THE ZONE: BULGARIAN MILITARY, RAMSTEIN AIRMEN EXECUTE PERSONNEL DROPS

Airmen from the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prep their work area overlooking the flightline at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 14, 2017. The maintainers hang up netting to shield themselves from the rain, sun and wind for their 12 hour shifts during Exercise Thracian Spring 17, a two-week combined training with the Bulgarian Air Force. The exercise facilitates a joint training environment and aims to prepare Bulgaria for potential future operations in support of contingency operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nesha Humes)
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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

Two elderly people peer out their house window during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. The festival season is celebrated by people from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

An elderly couple hang a basket out their window to catch candy thrown during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. While crowds often swarm the streets parades go through to obtain candy and other goods, the elderly and disabled are commonly seen watching from their homes, where parade participants often toss candy their way to make them feel like they’re celebrating with everyone else. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

A man blasts pieces of colored paper at a crowd during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11 am and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shroud Tuesday—often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Der Fasching von Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate local tradition

A man sits on his windowsill to observe the parades outside his apartment during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. These festivals are associated with festivals of the Christian church, however, they go further back to Pagan times, and was a way of driving out the evil spirits of winter and encouraging the coming of spring and good crops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A paramedic waits besides his vehicle as he observes the parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. The festival season is celebrated by people from Germany, Switzerland and Austria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

An elderly woman leans out her window to observe the festivities below her apartment during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. While people are encouraged to come down to the streets to celebrate with the parade crowds, older citizens tend to watch from within their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Musical performers march in a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Often throughout these festivals is loud music played by dozens of groups parading through the streets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Members of a parade group called “Men in Black” walk through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. People who celebrate often dress up as pop culture figures and politicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

People wave at people in a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. In the Middle Ages, Karneval gave people a break from the tightly structured class system, as they were able to hide their social background behind imaginative costumes and masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A woman laughs as she marches through a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is Germany’s carnival season. It starts on the 11th day of November at exactly 11 minutes after 11 am and ends at the stroke of midnight on Shroud Tuesday—often referred to as Fat Tuesday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

An elderly couple stare out their window to view the parade below them during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. Fasching is a time of festivity and merry making—a time where common place people take a chance to free themselves for personal expression and celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

Two men peer out the windows of a bar during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. In the Middle Ages, Karneval gave people a break from the tightly structured class system, as they were able to hide their social background behind imaginative costumes and masks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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Karneval auf Ramstein: Germans, Americans celebrate fasching

A family peer out their house windows at a parade during fasching, a festival held across Europe, in the city of Ramstein, Germany, Feb. 28, 2017. During modern fasching, people parade around cities to welcome the new season while saying goodbye to winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)
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