A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J
A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment, July 16th, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer is an opportunity for American and Bulgarian for... More
Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are parked to
Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are parked to the left of a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft before an interfly formation sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. Dur... More
U.S. Airmen conduct a patient-care training exercise
U.S. Airmen conduct a patient-care training exercise scenario for the Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation (AE) team during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 13, 2020. The AE teams w... More
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron fly a low-level tactical airlift sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Tactical airlift sortie... More
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron flies low-level sorties in mountainous terrain during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. U.S. Air Forces in Europe has p... More
Master Sgt. Mitch Braddock, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Master Sgt. Mitch Braddock, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa free fall jumpmaster, glides to the ground during a flying training deployment, July 17, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Jumpmasters are resp... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, secures a parachute to a container delivery system during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdi... More
Bulgarian paratroopers fall to the ground after performing
Bulgarian paratroopers fall to the ground after performing a static-line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-wee... More
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron fly a low-level tactical airlift sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. Tactical airlift sortie... More
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft transports and exfils
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft transports and exfils Bulgarian air force parajumpers during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 19, 2020. U.S. Air Forces in Europe h... More
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots
U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft pilots assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron fly a low-level tactical airlift sortie during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Tactical airlift sortie... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig Reinwald, 435th Contingency
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Craig Reinwald, 435th Contingency Response Squadron contingency air traffic controller, observes a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on its approach to the Poroyna Highway landing zone du... More
Two U.S. jumpmasters perform an inspection prior to
Two U.S. jumpmasters perform an inspection prior to a paratrooper drop during a flying training deployment, July 18, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Jumpmasters are responsible for the safety of the paratroopers on th... More
U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen participate in a formation
U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen participate in a formation flight in a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and C-27J Spartan over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exerci... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, ties the 2,000-pound parachute strap to secure a parachute to a container delivery syste... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Hayes, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Hayes, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent inspects a C-130J Super Hercules before flight at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2... More
U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian air force aeromedical
U.S. Air Force and Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation teams stand on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft after a successful aeromedical evacuation training scenario during Thracian Summer 2020 ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt, 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Arnt, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, wears a patch for a U.S. and Bulgarian training exercise July 13, 2015, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The exercise is a collaboration of U.S... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Smith, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training NCO in-charge assistant, secures the containers on the airdrop bundle during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdi... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Shea, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Shea, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, reviews a checklist while flying a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo air drop over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 15, 2015. Container delivery system ai... More
Bulgarian air force Capt. Nikolay Kalaydzhiev, C-27J
Bulgarian air force Capt. Nikolay Kalaydzhiev, C-27J pilot, discusses mission planning with U.S. Air Force pilots during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 11, 2020. Mission planning is a c... More
U.S. Air Force Captains Doug Mabe and Brian Shea, 37th
U.S. Air Force Captains Doug Mabe and Brian Shea, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, start the engine of a C-130J Super Hercules before a U.S. and Bulgarian formation flight July 13, 2015, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman King Robinson, 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman King Robinson, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses for a picture while waiting for maintenance to approve a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for flight, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 12... More
A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th
A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Plovdiv Bulgaria, July 13, 2015. The 37th AS is participating in a bilateral training with the Bulgarian air force during their d... More
Capt. Derek Patrick, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies
Capt. Derek Patrick, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the U.... More
Two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to
Two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft fly low-level formation flights during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. Succe... More
From left to right, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Gilbert
From left to right, U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Gilbert Ramos, Spencer Koepp, and Brandon Olp, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, wait on the back of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for another t... More
Staff Sgt. Jordan Callahan, 37th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jordan Callahan, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, drops a cargo-delivery system out of a C-130J Super Hercules over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exe... More
An Airman inspects a C-130J Super Hercules at Plovdiv
An Airman inspects a C-130J Super Hercules at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer 2016, the United States and Bulgaria will enhance their mutual abilities to work together,... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift Wing NCO in-charge of mission partner support, sits on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft through a low-level sortie during Thracian Summer 2020... More
U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen load cargo into a C-130J
U.S. and Bulgarian Airmen load cargo into a C-130J Super Hercules before a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Through strengthened relationships and consistent tra... More
A Jumpmaster waves paratroopers toward the ramp during
A Jumpmaster waves paratroopers toward the ramp during an airdrop, July 18, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Jumpmasters are responsible for the safety of the paratroopers on their aircraft and ensuring they are droppe... More
U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian fuel technicians refuel a
U.S. Airmen and Bulgarian fuel technicians refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer 2016, the United States and Bulgaria will enhance their mut... More
Bulgarian air force parajumpers fill the sky over
Bulgarian air force parajumpers fill the sky over Cheshnegirovo drop zone after a static-line personnel drop during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The integration between 435th Contingency Res... More
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron drops a container delivery system (CDS) during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 19, 2020. ... More
A Bulgarian air force jumpmaster checks the approach
A Bulgarian air force jumpmaster checks the approach of the Cheshnegirovo drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 435th Contingency Response Group participated in Thracian Fall wor... More
A Jumpmaster signals a successful pass during an airdrop,
A Jumpmaster signals a successful pass during an airdrop, July 18, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Jumpmasters are responsible for the safety of the paratroopers on their aircraft and ensuring they are dropped in the ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training (UAT) supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron UAT s... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Bell, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Bell, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, refuels a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 14, 2020. Aerosp... More
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron flies low-level sorties in mountainous terrain during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. The 37th AS flew multi-ship for... More
Bulgarian paratroopers stand by to board a C-130J Super
Bulgarian paratroopers stand by to board a C-130J Super Hercules to perform static-line jump training during a flying training deployment July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-week tra... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Pope, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Pope, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, delivers CPR chest compressions to a patient simulator during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 13, 2... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colby Dawe, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colby Dawe, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, delivers airflow to a patient simulator during a multinational training exercise during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Nothstine, 86th Airlift Wing NCO in-charge of mission partner support, sits on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron through a low-le... More
Staff Sgt. Jordan Callahan, 37th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jordan Callahan, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, loads a cargo-delivery system onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Barnes, 37th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter Barnes, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, pre-checks a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to an interfly sortie with the Bulgarian air force during Thracian Summer 2020 ... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and a Bulgarian
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and a Bulgarian air force C-47J Spartan fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the United States... More
Local Bulgarian news agencies gather for the U.S. and
Local Bulgarian news agencies gather for the U.S. and Bulgarian forces tactical airlift demonstration during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 19, 2020. Tactical airli... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training specialist, assembles the 2,000-pound parachute strap for a container delivery system during Thracia... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tedario Cassel, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tedario Cassel, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, reviews regulations before a training exercise, July 15, 2018. Members of the 86th AES participa... More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Angell, 435th Contingency Response
Tech. Sgt. Brian Angell, 435th Contingency Response Group senior jumpmaster, watches as two Bulgarian paratroopers straps into a standard U.S. parachute on during a flying training deployment, July 17, 2013. Am... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training supervisor, prepares a container delivery system to be airdropped during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airp... More
A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J
A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment, July 16th, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer is an opportunity for American and Bulgarian for... More
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Poroyna
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Poroyna Highway landing zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. This operation exercised elements of Agile Combat Employment and enables U.S. f... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Zeissel, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Zeissel, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman, properly wraps a cable for storage during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug.... More
A C-130J Super Hercules performs a dirt-runway landing
A C-130J Super Hercules performs a dirt-runway landing during a flying training deployment, July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-week training deployment for American and Bulgarian fo... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jared Sorensen, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jared Sorensen, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, waits for maintenance to approve a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for flight, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 12, 2018. Pilots from the 37th AS trained i... More
Bulgarian paratroopers wait for their opportunity to
Bulgarian paratroopers wait for their opportunity to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-week training deploymen... More
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua Nelson, both 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters secure cargo into a before flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Through stren... More
Master Sgt. Stephen Nelson, 435th Contingency Response
Master Sgt. Stephen Nelson, 435th Contingency Response Group contingency air traffic controller, instructs Bulgarian paratroopers on the correct way to use a standard U.S. parachute during a flying training dep... More
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua Nelson, both 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters sit on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 1... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Hutton, left,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Hutton, left, Staff Sgt. Sarah Meadows, right, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, take in the view during a night flight over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 15, 2018. Loadmasters... More
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Cheshnegirovo
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft lands on the Cheshnegirovo landing zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The U.S. forces “postured and ready” stance throughout Europe and the Black Sea a... More
A container deployment system floats to the ground
A container deployment system floats to the ground as two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare to drop their CDS bundles during a flying training deployment, July 16th, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian S... More
Bulgarian paratroopers fall to the ground after performing
Bulgarian paratroopers fall to the ground after performing a static-line jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-wee... More
Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron inspect C-130J
Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron inspect C-130J Super Hercules before a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. During the two-week forward training deployment, th... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Isidro Caballero, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Isidro Caballero, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mission clinical coordinator, gets some rest on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on the way to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 11, 2018. ... More
Two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to
Two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and a Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft fly low-level formation flights during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. The U... More
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell and Staff Sgt. Joshua Nelson, both 37th Airlift Squadron loadmasters sit on the ramp of a C-130J Super Hercules during a formation flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 1... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joanna Guhl, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joanna Guhl, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, explains to a Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation member how to read an algorithm card during Thracian Summer 2020 at ... More
Airmen joke while inspecting a C-130J Super Hercules
Airmen joke while inspecting a C-130J Super Hercules at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer 2016, the United States and Bulgaria will enhance their mutual abilities to work... More
A container deployment system floats to the ground
A container deployment system floats to the ground as two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare to drop their CDS bundles during a flying training deployment, July 16, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Su... More
A Bulgarian air force parajumper waits for the green-light
A Bulgarian air force parajumper waits for the green-light to execute a static-line personnel airdrop during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 37th Airlift Squadron provided superior professi... More
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft flies an interfly
A Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft flies an interfly mission with two U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The 37th A... More
U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the
U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron and Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft approach the drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone, Bulgari... More
U.S. and Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation
U.S. and Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation teams practice lifting and transporting a litter during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 13, 2020. Each movement made when carrying a p... More
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the
A U.S. C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron flies low-level sorties in mountainous terrain during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 17, 2020. The 37th AS flew multi-ship for... More
A container delivery system (CDS) falls to the drop
A container delivery system (CDS) falls to the drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone, Bulgaria, Aug. 19, 2020. The U.S. continues to demonstrate its commitment to the co... More
Bulgarian air force parajumpers board a C-130J Super
Bulgarian air force parajumpers board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Cheshnegirovo landing zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. The tactical airlift operations during Thracian Summe... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe Baldwin, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joe Baldwin, 37th Airlift Squadron multi-element flight lead, briefs the operations teams prior to take-off during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 12, 2020. As a MEFL... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare container delivery system bundles during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 20, 2020. The LRS Airmen play a v... More
A C-130J Super Hercules taxis on the runway after performing
A C-130J Super Hercules taxis on the runway after performing a dirt-runway landing during a flying training deployment, July 15, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer was a two-week training deployment f... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joanna Guhl, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joanna Guhl, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, explains the proper placement of litters in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Bulgarian air force aeromedical evacuation me... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron unload cargo from a truck before loading it onto a C-130J Super Hercules in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, July 15, 2015. More than 100 Ramstein Air Base personne... More
Bulgarian parajumpers pepper the sky after evacuating
Bulgarian parajumpers pepper the sky after evacuating from U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and Bulgarian C-27J Spartan aircraft during Thracian Summer 2020 media day at Cheshnegirovo landing zone,... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Hargrove, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron unilateral airlift training (UAT) specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clint Bowen, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron UAT s... More
A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J
A container deployment system is loaded into a C-130J Super Hercules during a flying training deployment, July 16th, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. FTD Thracian Summer is an opportunity for American and Bulgarian for... More
Bulgarian paratroopers board a C-130J Super Hercules
Bulgarian paratroopers board a C-130J Super Hercules prior to a wing exchange jump, July 17, 2013, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. American and Bulgarian paratroopers exchanged parachutes for the opportunity to conduct a wi... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Plovdiv,
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the United States and Bulgaria will enhance their mutua... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Plovdiv,
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the United States and Bulgaria will enhance their mutua... More
A Bulgarian air force para jumper guides himself toward
A Bulgarian air force para jumper guides himself toward the target location at the Cheshnegirovo drop zone during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug. 11, 2020. These bilateral training exercises and deploym... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and a Bulgarian
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules and a Bulgarian air force C-47J Spartan fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2016, July 20, 2016. Through Exercise Thracian Summer, the United States... More
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell, 37th Airlift Squadron
Senior Airman Emily Mitchell, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster prepares a C-130J Super Hercules before flight during Exercise Thracian Summer 2016 July 17, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. During the two-week forward trainin... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Derek Andeweg, 37th Airlift Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. Derek Andeweg, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft instructor pilot, explains the training operations to Bulgarian government officials and military members during Thracian ... More
A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th
A U.S Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Plovdiv Bulgaria, July 13, 2015. Two U.S. and one Bulgarian aircraft flew in formation over Plovdiv, which was part of a week-lon... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Hayes, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Hayes, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent inspects a C-130J Super Hercules before flight at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria during exercise Thracian Summer 2... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Pope, 86th Aeromedical
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Pope, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, delivers CPR chest compressions to a patient simulator during Thracian Summer 2020 at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, Aug. 13, 2... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Mehler, 37th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Mehler, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, clears the ramp on a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prior to static-line operations during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bulgaria, Aug.... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Contingency
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lance Munsee, 435th Contingency Response Group jumpmaster, leads a group of Bulgarian air force parajumpers to board a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during Thracian Summer 2020 in Bul... More