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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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New training fills the spot for 435 CTS

Airmen assigned to the 435th Construction and Training Squadron participate in training for the new Rapid Airfield Damage Repair technique on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 20, 2017. The RADR technique makes it possible for teams to repair 120 craters in six-and-a-half hours with 3,000 aircraft passes, which provides a ten-time increase in crater amount and 300-time increase in passes allowed over the current method. (Courtesy photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Webb)

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Investing in Ramstein's Airmen; UTMs lay foundation for excellence

Tech. Sgt. Christine Berrios, 721st Aerial Port Squadron unit training manager, conducts an Air Force Training Course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2017. UTMs are responsible for managing the training program of their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Investing in Ramstein's Airmen; UTMs lay foundation for excellence

Airmen take a quiz during an Air Force Training Course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 27, 2017. The Air Force Training Course is a course that trains unit training managers and covers topics such as the training business area, upgrade and qualification training, skill level progression, and the how to conduct training and certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Maj. Matthew Bracken, 86th Medicine Squadron critical care nurse, and 1st Lt. Katelyn Dunahoe, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, discuss aspects of an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2017. Medical personnel from Ramstein and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center trained together to develop their interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Airmen receive a simulated critical care patient from a transport vehicle during an exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2017. Patients who are in critical status are accompanied by critical care air transportation teams who ride and fly with them until they reach their destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Medics carry a simulated patient onto a C-17 Globemaster II during a training exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2017. Airmen trained in specific duties of their job during an exercise that incorporated aeromedical personnel, critical care air transport teams, and en route patient staging systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Medical units maintain preparedness through training

Tech. Sgt. Pablo Vasquez, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, directs the movement of simulated patients during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 11, 2017. Direction, instruction and attention to detail is crucial during aeromedical operations to ensure a quick and safe transfer of patients from one location to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Getting “riggy” with it

Airman Jacob Selsing and, then Airman Peter Zuniga, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery specialists, tighten straps to secure an airdrop at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airdrops are rigged within specific guidelines to ensure the proper and timely deployment of a parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Getting “riggy” with it

Aerial delivery specialists with the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Rigging Barn, display their emblem on the side of an airdrop package at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. Airmen who are certified riggers are the only persons able to inspect and certify a rigged package for drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Getting “riggy” with it

Tools lay on a cart at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 29, 2016. When rigging an airdrop, aerial delivery specialists must check and adjust several components that could affect the deployment of a parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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86 CES Firefighters train in plane rescue operations

Senior Airman Gregory Pease and Lawrence Toth, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, participate in a training exercise Aug. 23, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. In addition to rescue operations, fire protection specialists ensure lives and property are secure by preparing for potential hazards such as brush fires to burning rocket fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

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86 CES Firefighters train in plane rescue operations

Senior Airman Gregory Pease and Lawrence Toth, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, secure the harness of Senior Airman Justin Ivey, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, during a training exercise Aug. 23, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Airmen trained atop a C-17 Globemaster III, performing rescue operations to simulate individuals needing to be removed from a plane due to an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

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86 CES Firefighters train in plane rescue operations

Staff Sgt. Bryan Tafoya, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter crew chief, ascends a ladder to reach a rescue site during a training exercise Aug. 23, 2016 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The training’s purpose was to increase approximately 20 firefighters and aircraft maintainers’ proficiency in rescuing individuals from an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)

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435th CRG Airmen train on new tents

435th Contingency Response Group Airmen finish assembling newly acquired tents at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2016. The 435th CRG conducted training to familiarize its Airmen with the tents. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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435th CRG Airmen train on new tents

435th Contingency Response Group Airmen take down a Tent Model 60 tent during training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2016. The Airmen repeated the process of assembling and disassembling the tent several times in order to familiarize themselves with the new system. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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435th CRG Airmen train on new tents

435th Contingency Response Group Airmen assemble the frame of a Tent Model 60 tent at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2016. The newly acquired tents are designed to be more durable than the previous tent models the 435th CRG previously used. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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435th CRG Airmen train on new tents

Tech. Sgt. Lee Hartvigsen, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisor, helps dismantle a Tent Model 60 tent during training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2016. The 435th CRG acquired the quick-assemble tents to meet its requirement to be as mobile as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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