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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

435th Contingency Response Group paratroopers fall to the ground after performing a static-line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. This exercise provides field training tactics and enhanced interoperability between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

Bulgarian paratroopers load their equipment, following a series of static-line jumps, alongside U.S. counterparts during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The joint training exercise was hosted by the Bulgarian air force and gave the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, the opportunity to complete tactical training with the Bulgarian air force to strengthen ties between NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Ocasio, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, returns from the 37th Airlift Wing’s C-130 jump during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The bilateral exercise is a flying training deployment designed to enhance interoperability and assure regional allies of an unwavering commitment to partnership. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Palisch, 37th Airlift Squadron training flight commander, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rene Gomez, 86th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, inspect network connections for ground operations and operators in the sky during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thracian Summer is a two-week flying training deployment for American and Bulgarian forces to work together and learn how each other perform their mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

Leadership from the Bulgarian air force and U.S. Air Force discuss information and data generated from their participation in Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thracian Summer is conducted in coordination with the government of Bulgaria and is intended to bolster interoperability between our nations and build upon our shared commitment to regional security. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Casey Medina, 86th Maintenance Squadron heavy aircraft integrated avionics journeyman, connects with a member of the Bulgarian air force during a media event for Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thracian Summer is held annually, and provides the opportunity for the U.S. and Bulgarian air forces to build joint capabilities and partnerships through readiness exercises. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

Atanas Zapryanov, Bulgarian Minister Of Defence, takes part in a walkthrough of a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, with U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Andrews, 37th AS assistant director of operations, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Lail, 37th AS loadmaster instructor, during Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Successful partnering activities, such as Thracian Summer, result in progressive relationships and lead to tangible, mutual benefits during peacetime, contingencies and crisis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian air force personnel attended a media event in honor of Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The event showcased the importance of partnership and interoperability among the U.S. and Bulgarian air forces to international media through bilateral aerial demonstrations and interviews with service members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian air force leadership return a salute to their members standing in formation during Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The United States and Bulgaria demonstrated their shared commitment to a stable and secure Europe as members of NATO through strengthened relationships and engagements within NATO’s Southern Flank. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

A C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, and a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan take part in an aerial demonstration for local media outlets during Thracian Summer 2024, August 24, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thracian Summer is held annually, and provides the opportunity for the U.S. and Bulgarian air forces to train and hone operational and tactical skills alongside our Bulgarian Allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jacklyn Edgemond, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team chief, completes a static-line jump to the ground during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The U.S. works with NATO allies and partners in Europe to deter threats and share tactics. Thracian Summer 2024 gave the 435th Contingency Response Group the ability to display agile combat employment and joint readiness . (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Trevor Coady, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team chief, parachutes into a drop zone during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The jump was part of the 435th CRG’s training objective to deploy as a small contingency response team and perform landing and drop zone tasks alongside Bulgarian counterparts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Renan Arredondo)

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Thracian Summer 24: Another Great Year!

435th Contingency Response Group paratroopers fall to the ground after performing a static-line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, during Thracian Summer 2024, August 20, 2024, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Thracian Summer 24 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 Renan Arredondo)

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Grover: My guardian through shadows

Grover, a Sesame Street character plush, sits alongside blue and silver pinwheels at Whiteman Air Base, Missouri in 2015. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs craftsman, was gifted Grover by a police officer nearly 30 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

Participants of the second annual 86th Airlift Wing Sports Day play tug-of-war, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Sports day is an annual event allowing Airmen the opportunity to build morale while engaging in friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

U.S. Air Force Col. James A. Cunningham, 86th Mission Support Group commander, runs to first base during a Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game during the second annual 86th AW Sports Day, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Sports day is an annual event allowing Team Ramstein the opportunity to build morale while engaging in friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

Participants of the second annual 86th Airlift Wing Sports Day play dodgeball, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Various sports and activities were available for the participants to engage in team building and individual competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Civil Engineer Group stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during the second annual 86th Airlift Wing Sports Day opening ceremony, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Units all across the 86th AW gathered for friendly competition in several sporting events throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Oiler)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

U.S. Air Force Airmen take a group photo after a Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game during the second annual 86th Airlift Wing Sports Day, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The game was the final event for the wing sports day, where Team Ramstein members built camaraderie through a series of friendly competitions throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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All play no foul: 86th AW gets competitive for sports day

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, plays softball during a Chiefs vs. Eagles softball game at the second annual 86th AW Sports Day, Aug. 29, 2024, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The game was the final event for the wing sports day, where Team Ramstein members built camaraderie through a series of friendly competitions throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Chapman)

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