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Thracian Star 21; Bulgarian and U.S. Air Force strengthen interoperability

A Bulgarian air force MiG-29 prepares to taxi onto the flight line at Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, July 13, 2021. The Bulgarian air force has 80 aircraft and 6,500 active duty personnel. By 2027, Bulgaria seeks to have an active NATO interoperable multirole fighter squadron that participates in multinational fighter exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Thracian Star 21; Bulgarian and U.S. Air Force strengthen interoperability

A Bulgarian air force MiG-29 prepares to taxi onto the flight line at Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria, July 13, 2021. The Bulgarian air force has 80 aircraft and 6,500 active duty personnel. By 2027, Bulgaria seeks to have an active NATO interoperable multirole fighter squadron that participates in multinational fighter exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Thracian Star 21; Bulgarian and U.S. Air Force strengthen interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs a pre-flight inspection on a U.S. Air Force F-16 intake at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 13, 2021. Eight F-16s assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron are participating in Thracian Star 21, a Bulgarian air force-led exercise aiming to maximize interoperability, combat effectiveness and survival awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Thracian Star 21; Bulgarian and U.S. Air Force strengthen interoperability

A weapons load crew member assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares to load a munition onto a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Bulgarian air force-led exercise Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 12, 2021. Exercises such as Thracian Star 21 provide both U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian forces an opportunity to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Thracian Star 21; Bulgarian and U.S. Air Force strengthen interoperability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 during Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 12, 2021. Thracian Star 21 enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 aims to enhance the ability to rapidly forward deploy, sustain operations, and work in coordination with partners and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands after arriving at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, for Bulgarian air force-led exercise Thracian Star 21, July 9, 2021. Participation in multinational exercises such as Thracian Star 21 enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

A weapons load crew member assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit resets a triple ejector rack on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Thracian Star 21, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 is a Bulgaria air force-led operational and tactical level live-fly field training exercise from July 9-23, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

Four 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members carry an LAU-131 rocket pod after servicing a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 missions 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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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit performs maintenance on a U.S. Air Force 555th Fighter Squadron F-16 during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Thracian Star 21 is a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force that increases operational capacity, capability and interoperability with Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)
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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

An avionics technician assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit carries a hose at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. The 555th Fighter Squadron is participating in exercise Thracian Star 21, a Bulgarin air force-led exercise aiming to maximize 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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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit replace an F-16 tire during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. More than 150 personnel and eight F-16s assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron are participating in Thracian Star 21, a Bulgarian air force-led, multilateral training exercise, 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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Triple Nickel F-16s arrive in Bulgaria for Thracian Star 21

An F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief assigned to the 555th Aircraft Maintenance Unit tightens a wire on a tire during exercise Thracian Star 21 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, July 9, 2021. Missions during Thracian Star 21 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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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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210709-F-ZR251-1623

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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210709-F-ZR251-1623

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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210709-F-ZR251-1623

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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210709-F-ZR251-1623

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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210709-F-ZR251-1623

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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