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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

An aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialist assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit loosens screws on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Eight F-16s assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron are participating in exercise Thracian Star 21, a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to enhance the ability to rapidly deploy to remote locations and provide a credible force to assure stability for the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron (FS) park on the flightline in preparation for Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Eight F-16s assigned to the 555th FS are participating in Thracian Star 21, a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to enhance the ability to rapidly deploy to remote locations and provide credible force to assure stability for the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Senior Airman Brooke Parks, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, marshalls a U.S. Air Force F-16 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Missions during Thracian Star 21 will include offensive counter air and defensive counter air, protection of high value assets, and close air support in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron prepare to land at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, for exercise Thracian Star 21, July 9, 2021. Exercise objectives include maximizing interoperability, combat effectiveness and survival awareness while operating in a dynamic high-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, taxis off the flightline at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Eight F-16s from the 555th FS are participating in Thracian Star 21, a multilateral training opportunity to test the squadron’s ability to rapidly forward deploy, sustain operations, and work in coordination with our partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron lands at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, for exercise Thracian Star 21, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 is a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to enhance the ability to rapidly deploy to remote locations and provide a credible force to assure stability for the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Montez, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Approximately 600 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Italian air force, Israeli air force and the United Kingdom Royal air force are participating in Falcon Strike 21.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

An Italian air force F-35 Lightning II taxis behind a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 9, 2021. The aircraft participated in exercise Falcon Strike 21, an Italian air force-led exercise that provides participants the opportunity for developing capabilities in planning and conducting complex air operations in a multinational, joint force environment, leading to an advanced level of training for all participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Montez, 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, puts screws into an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron in preparation for Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. FS21 is an Italian air force-led multinational military training exercise designed to enhance fourth-and-fifth-generation fighter integration, combat readiness and fighting capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron prepares to participate in exercise Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 7, 2021. Aircraft participating in FS21 include the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II and F-16 aircraft and U.S. Marine Corps, Royal air force, Italian air force, and Israeli air force F-35B aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

Airman 1st Class Abdiel Hilerio Arvelo, 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, salutes a U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot during Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 7, 2021. FS21 is a joint, multinational exercise designed to provide aircrew training through fourth-and-fifth-generation integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

Italian air force Lt. Sebastiano Fattizzo, 13th Group F-35 Lightning II crew chief, performs cross servicing maintenance on a U.S. Air Force F-35 from the 4th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, during Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 7, 2021. Approximately 600 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Italian air force, Israeli air force and the United Kingdom Royal air force are participating in FS21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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FS21 strengthens aircraft integration and alliances

Italian air force Lt. Andrea Ciazza, 13th Group F-35 Lightning II crew chief, prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force F-35 from the 4th Fighter Squadron, 388th Fighter Wing, during Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 7, 2021. FS21 is a joint, multinational exercise with participants from the United States working with service members from Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom that optimizes the integration between fourth-generation and fifth-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW participation in FS21 increases lethality through joint operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron taxis off the flight line during Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 8, 2021. Six F-16C Fighting Falcons are participating in FS21 and are integrating with Israeli, United Kingdom, and Italian air force service members. FS21 is an exercise that optimizes the integration between fourth-generation and fifth-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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31 FW participation in FS21 increases lethality through joint operations

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron prepare to participate in Falcon Strike 21 (FS21) at Amendola Air Base, Italy, June 8, 2021. FS21 is a joint, multinational exercise designed to provide aircrew training through fourth and fifth generation integration. Aircraft participating include the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs and U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Air Force, Italian air force, and Israeli air force F-35B aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Maj. Eric Broyles, 31st Operations Group international coordination director and F-16 Fighting Falcon evaluator pilot, sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 before takeoff during Falcon Strike 21 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Falcon Strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises like Falcon Strike 21 enhance professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Falcon Strike at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike 21 is a multi-lateral military training exercise, designed to enhance fourth and fifth generation fighter integration, combat readiness and fighting capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gunter, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff during Falcon Strike 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom to integrate 4th and 5th generation fighter capabilities in a large force employment event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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555th FS takes off for Falcon Strike 21

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Gunter, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff during Falcon Strike 2021 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 4, 2021. Falcon Strike 21 is a multi-lateral military training exercise designed to enhance fourth and fifth generation fighter integration, combat readiness and fighting capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever)

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