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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. This multilateral training opportunity tested the squadron’s ability to rapidly forward deploy, sustain operations and work in coordination with our partners and allies. It provides an opportunity for U.S. Air Force Airmen to train with partners and NATO allies in order to improve interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs a pre-flight check on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. This exercise required all levels of a squadron to deploy small teams of Airmen and aircraft for a short amount of time to hone their skills. Thracian Viper 20 also enhanced their ability to rapidly deploy to a remote location, establish command and control and deliver lethal airpower more effectively and efficiently anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, smiles during a pre-flight check at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 provided an opportunity for U.S. Air Force Airmen to train with partners and NATO allies in order to improve interoperability and readiness. Successful partnering activities like this result in progressive relationships and lead to tangible, mutual benefits during peacetime, contingencies and crisis, through actions such as regional security, access and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

Three U.S. Air Force pilots from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, walk toward their aircraft at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. The pilots participated in Thracian Viper 20, a multilateral training exercise, which allows both U.S. Air Force Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. The 555th Fighter Squadron conducted air-to-air training with Bulgarian MiG-29s and air-to-surface training with Bulgarian Air Defense assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

Four HGU-55/P Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems sit on a table at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 21, 2020. The JHMCS is a modular helmet display mounted on a lightweight HGU 55/P helmet shell that can accommodate a day or night module. The JHMCS incorporates a highly accurate magnetic tracking system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

Two U.S. Air Force pilots from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, put on gear at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. The pilots participated in Thracian Viper 20, a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to increase operational capacity, capability and interoperability with Bulgaria. Exercises like this enhance their ability to rapidly deploy to a remote location, establish command and control and deliver lethal airpower more effectively and efficiently anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies over Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 21, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 enhances successful partnering activities, which result in progressive relationships and lead to tangible, mutual benefits during peacetime, contingencies and crisis, through actions such as regional security, access and coalition operations. It provides an opportunity for U.S. Air Force Airmen to train with partners and NATO allies in order to improve interoperability and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during exercise Thracian Viper 20 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 provided an opportunity for U.S. Air Force Airmen to train with partners and NATO allies in order to improve interoperability and readiness. The exercise enhanced successful partnering activities, which result in progressive relationships that lead to tangible, mutual benefits during peacetime, contingencies and crisis, through actions such as regional security, access and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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First flight during Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, taxis on the runway during exercise Thracian Viper 20 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 21, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 is a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to increase operational capacity, capability and interoperability with Bulgaria. The multilateral training exercise allowed both U.S. Air Force Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Triple Nickel arrives for Thracian Viper 20

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrive in preparation for exercise Thracian Viper 20, at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 18, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 is a multilateral training exercise, which allows both U.S. Air Force Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Triple Nickel arrives for Thracian Viper 20

Three U.S. Air Force pilots from the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, perform post-flight checks after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, Sept. 18, 2020. The pilots will participate in Thracian Viper 20, a multilateral training exercise, which allows both U.S. Air Force Airmen and Bulgarian forces to extend joint warfighting capability through operational and tactical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Triple Nickel arrives for Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands on Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 18, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 enhances successful partnering activities, which result in progressive relationships and lead to tangible, mutual benefits during peacetime, contingencies and crisis, through actions such as regional security, access and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Triple Nickel arrives for Thracian Viper 20

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands on Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, during exercise Thracian Viper 20, Sept. 18, 2020. Thracian Viper 20 is a multilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, aimed to increase operational capacity, capability and interoperability with Bulgaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron flies at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 15, 2020. In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy and defend itself against enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 510th Fighter Squadron ascends at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 15, 2020. The unit provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 14, 2020. The unit performs air and space control and force application roles of counter-air, strategic attack and counter-land, including interdiction and close-air support, with F-16CMs employing state of the art munitions in support of joint, NATO, and combined operations. The F-16 is able to fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy and defend itself against enemy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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Day or Night: Aviano Flights are Always a Sight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron takes off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 14, 2020. The unit provides combat airpower on demand to U.S. and NATO Combatant Commanders as well as the National Command Authority in order to meet National Security objectives. An all-weather capability allows the F-16 to accurately deliver ordnance during non-visual bombing conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas S. Keisler IV)

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USAFE Controller of the Year earns FAM flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Kercher, 31st Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control senior watch supervisor, center, walks across the flightline with U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 3, 2020. Kercher took part in a familiarization flight on the F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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USAFE Controller of the Year earns FAM flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Kercher, 31st Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control senior watch supervisor, dons flight gear before a familiarization flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 3, 2020. Kercher was recently recognized as the 2019 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Traffic Controller of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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USAFE Controller of the Year earns FAM flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Kercher, 31st Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control senior watch supervisor, dons flight gear before a familiarization flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sept. 3, 2020. Kercher was recently recognized as the 2019 U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Traffic Controller of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Valerie Halbert)

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