Viara Andreeva, Maria Zhelyazkova U.S. Embassy employees

Viara Andreeva, Maria Zhelyazkova U.S. Embassy employees participated in a media flight aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, during exercise Saber Guardian 19, June 21, 2019. The flight began at Sofia Airport, Bulgaria, and flew into Romania, where media were able to view the refueling of multiple F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 457th Fighter Squadron, 301st Fighter Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The exercise promotes regional stability and security, while increasing readiness, strengthening partner capabilities and fostering trust. The combined training opportunities that the exercise provides greatly improve interoperability among participating allies and partners. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Gagnon)