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Bulgarian C-27J Spartan carries U.S. assets for the first time

A member of the Bulgarian air force helps people onto his C-27J Spartan at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2024. This is the first time a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan has landed, loaded and transported official U.S. cargo and personnel. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Carnahan)

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Bulgarian C-27J Spartan carries U.S. assets for the first time

U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian air force personnel stand together inside a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan as they await a cargo delivery at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 16, 2024. The Bulgarian air force offered the use of this aircraft to support exercise Thracian Viper.

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kimberly Auton, Thracian Viper project officer gives tour of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. The Bulgarian air force currently uses Russian SU-25s and MiG-29s as their primary fighters, but their shift to western military technology further solidifies their allegiance to NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kimberly Auton, Thracian Viper project officer explains parts of the F-16 Fighting Falcon to Bulgarian Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. The Bulgarian air force will use their MiG-29 and SU-25s to practice integration with the F-16 for future operations with the new platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

U.S. Air Force Airmen and leadership alongside Bulgarian leaders and air force members pose for a group photo at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. The 31st Fighter Wing is integrating within the Bulgarian Air Force ahead of their acquisition of 8 F-16s from Lockheed Martin expected in 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing salute as the national anthem is played at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024, during opening ceremony for Thracian Viper. The Bulgarian air force currently uses Russian SU-25s and MiG-29s as their primary fighters, but their shift to western military technology further solidifies their allegiance to NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

Flags from multiple countries are set up for the opening ceremony of Thracian Viper at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. The 31st Fighter Wing is integrating within the Bulgarian air force ahead of their acquisition of 8 F-16s from Lockheed Martin expected in 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

Two U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing arrive at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. Thracian Viper incorporated USAF F-16s working alongside NATO member nations of Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Croatia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

Three U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing arrive at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024, for exercise Thracian Viper. The Bulgarian air force will use their MiG-29 and SU-25s to practice integration with the F-16 for future operations with the new platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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Unleashing Thracian Viper 24

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Tad Clark, 31st Fight Wing commander, left, gifts Bulgarian air force Major General Dimitri Petrov, Bulgarian air force commander, a 31st FW plaque at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 16, 2024. Thracian Viper incorporated USAF F-16s working alongside NATO member nations of Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Croatia and Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)

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First Look at 606th ACS New Crew Structure

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron strategize a plan of operation during Exercise Primo Specto 24-1 at Cellina Meduna, Italy, July 16, 2024. Primo Specto is an agile combat employment-inspired initiative designed to drastically reduce the number of members needed to accomplish the mission, with this iteration bringing the number from over 100 to 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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HH-60G Airlift Retirement

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Squadron upload an HH-60G Pave Hawk, tail number A6114, onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2024. A6114 assigned to the 56th RGS was uploaded and taken to the boneyard in preparation for the arrival of the HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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HH-60G Airlift Retirement

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Osterday, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk journeyman, attaches a strap to an HH-60, tail number A6114, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2024. A6114 was uploaded and taken to the boneyard, where retired aircraft are sent to be stored and preserved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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HH-60G Airlift Retirement

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Squadron upload an HH-60G Pave Hawk, tail number A6114, onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2024. A6114 was uploaded and taken to the boneyard, where retired aircraft are sent to be stored and preserved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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HH-60G Airlift Retirement

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Fuentes, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron load supervisor, poses for a portrait in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 15, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 56th RGS and 62nd Airlift Squadron uploaded an HH-60G Pave Hawk, tail number A6114, for retirement in preparation for the arrival of the HH-60W Jolly Green II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna A. Bond)

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31 MXG RAGE sharpens ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elija Sallie, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron maintainer, inspects a part during the quarterly rapid aircraft generation and employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. RAGE competitions showcase the wing’s lethal combat capabilities and demonstrate agile combat employment effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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31 MXG RAGE sharpens ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Adorno, 31st Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance apprentice, puts together simulated conventional weapons during the quarterly rapid aircraft generation and employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. RAGE competitions showcase the wing’s lethal combat capabilities and demonstrate agile combat employment effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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31 MXG RAGE sharpens ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Christian, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, drives a bomb lift truck, called a “jammer,” toward an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a rapid aircraft generation and employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The 31st Maintenance Group hosts the quarterly RAGE competitions and is attended by competitors from the 510th and 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons, the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron and the 31st Munitions Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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31 MXG RAGE sharpens ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ronelson Perdomo, 555 Fighter Generation Squadron phase inspection dock chief, and Italian air force Chief Sergeant Major Michele Sanfilippo, watch the quarterly rapid aircraft generation and employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The RAGE included competitors from the 510th and 555th Fighter Generation Squadrons, the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron and the 31st Munitions Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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31 MXG RAGE sharpens ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Cofer (left), the 31st Munitions Squadron crew chief, and U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Kardarion Nichols (right), 31st Munitions Squadron apprentice, assemble inert bombs at a rapid aircraft generation and employment competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 12, 2024. The RAGE is a quarterly competition designed to hone and test maintainers’ abilities to communicate and perform under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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