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  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - Military Sealift Command (MSC) Capt. Peter A.C. Long welcomes multinational divers aboard MSC rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (June 1, 2012) - The Military Sealift rescue and salvage Command ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) disembarks multinational divers after a tour of the ship during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Nick Tabacco, left, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, explains the MK-16 Mod 1 underwater breathing apparatus’ basic functions to Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Beybala Maharramov, center, aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Bulgarian navy diver 1st Class Stamen Carkov gives the signal to dive to personnel aboard the Romanian navy ship Saturn during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Azerbaijani navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class Coskun Safiyeu, left, dives from a small boat during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • CONSTANTA, Romania (May 31, 2012) – Georgian coast guard explosive ordnance disposal technician Mechan Sgt. George Kakhidze participates in a diving exercise during Eurasian Partnership (EP) Dive 2012. EP Dive 2012, a multinational training event co-hosted by the Romanian and U.S. Navies, includes participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Ukraine and U.S. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Cpl. Yordanka G. Terzieva, a multi-national student from Military Formation 24490 in Assenovgrad, Bulgaria, received a Distinguished International Award at the graduation of Warrior Leaders Course Class 08-12, at the 7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Grafenwoehr, Germany, May 24. Terzieva is one of two Bulgarian multi-national students who graduated of Class 08-12. The 257 graduates conducted an 18-day course consisting of physical readiness training, drill and ceremony training, oral presentations, and more while learning what it takes to be a non-commissioned officer. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Second Lt. Bryan Humphries, 31st Maintenance Squadron, cleans playground equipment at a park in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria April 22, 2012. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village park. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base to participate in Thracian Star 2012, a coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Air Force members rake and clean debris from a soccer field April 22, 2012, in Graf Ignatievo, Bulgaria. More than 150 U.S. and Bulgarian air force members volunteered their off-duty time to refurbish playground equipment and build a soccer field at a village playground. Volunteers cleaned and painted playground equipment and raked, supplied new goals, cleaned and laid grass seed down in a field. U.S. Air Force members are deployed from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base in support of Thracian Star 2012, a bilateral coalition training exercise geared towards strengthening partnerships and improving interoperability between NATO allies. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Col. David Walker, 31st Operations Group and Thracian Star 2012 detachment commander, speaks to a journalist from the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency through a translator April 18, 2012 during the opening ceremony for the month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. Bulgarian and American senior officials took the opportunity to acknowledge and express appreciation for the long-standing partnership between the two nations. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria -- Maj. Metodi Orlov, (left), a Bulgarian air force MiG-29 pilot, welcomes Maj. Matthew Brockhaus, (right), an F-16 pilot deployed with the 555th Fighter Squadron out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Bulgaria on April 17, 2012. Brockhaus is one of more than 500 U.S. Airmen taking part in Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian air force. This is the third time since 2007 that men and women from the 31st Fighter Wing out of Aviano AB have conducted this type of training with the Bulgarians. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Staff Sgt. David Ambrusko, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service controller, refuels an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Tech. Sgt. Brent Watkins, Airman Gage Boardingham and Airman 1st Class Corey Loesch, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, test a barrier engagement on an F-16 after landing at Graf Ignatievo Air Force Base April 17, 2012. Graf Ignatievo is now host to more than two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 500 U.S. Air Force personnel in support of Thracian Star 2012, a month-long joint training exercise focused on building partnerships and increasing interoperability with the Bulgarian pilots, maintainers, joint terminal air controllers, firefighters and security forces Airmen. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, (left) and Bulgarian air force Sgt. Maj. Rumen Petrov (center) listen to Bulgarian Chief of air forces Maj. Gen. Constantin Veselinov Popov during the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non-commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian Military Police 1st Sgt. Aleksander Aleksandrov talks with U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief Petty Officer Roy M. Maddocks Jr., U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, during the Bulgarian and U.S. NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. Aleksandrov will become the first sergeant major of the Military Police in July. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Senior enlisted leaders from Bulgarian and U.S. military forces pose for a group photograph before the final day of the first joint-nation NCO symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here April 11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire NCOs in both nations' corps. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • VALLETTA, Malta (Dec. 5, 2011) - The Armed Forces of Malta counterpiracy vessel protection detachment demonstrates aerial boarding procedures during Eurasia Partnership Capstone (EPC) 2011. Participants for EPC 2011 include approximately 100 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Malta, Romania, Ukraine and the United States, who will focus on strengthening maritime relationships between Eurasian nations. Training workshops will range from maritime law enforcement, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, leadership development courses for noncommissioned officers and, for the first time during EPC, advanced network-enabled maritime interdiction operations (MIO). Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BURGAS, Bulgaria (Oct. 26, 2011) - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Eber Barraza explains to Bulgarian culinary students how to make cherry turnovers, during a community service project at the Burgas High School. Philippine Sea is on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Black Sea and serves to promote peace and security in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, fly over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • 1st Lt. Caitlin Curran, a 37th Airlift Squadron pilot from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, reviews operating instructions during Exercise Thracian Fall 2011 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Oct. 17, 2011. Thracian Fall is an off-station training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces as well as build partnerships with paratroopers from both. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Participants of the Jackal Stone multinational special operations forces exercise salute each participating nation’s flags during the opening ceremony held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base Sept. 17, 2011. The purpose of the exercise, being held in Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, is to enhance special operations forces capacity and interoperability between the nine participating nations, while simultaneously building cooperation and partnerships. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Bulgarian special operations forces conduct fast-rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Bulgaria Sept. 16, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • Romanian and Croatian special operations forces conduct fast rope familiarization training with Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group on a Chinook helicopter from the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment in Romania Sept. 15, 2011. Jackal Stone is an annual multinational special operations exercise designed to promote cooperation and interoperability between participating forces, build functional capacity and enhance readiness. This year nine nations are participating in various locations in Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • SAC teammates from the HAW, NAMA, Boeing and Papa Air Base gathered to celebrate the successful mission completion. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • One for the history books: the first non-USA crew gathers before the mission departs. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • MARSA, Malta (Nov. 17, 2010) - Leading Assistance and Rescue Officer Mark Zammit teaches a member of the Bulgarian Navy and Georgian Coast Guard how to wear personal protective equipment during hazardous material response training at the Civil Protection's Marine Unit Premises as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC10). EPC is an annual maritime conference focused on working together in non-formal environments, such as seminars and workshops, aimed at increasing maritime safety and security. This year there are 103 participants from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and the United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010) -- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • TA QALI, Malta (Nov. 16, 2010)-- Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2010 (EPC 10) participants come together in a teambuilding exercise by competing in obstacle courses. The groups were randomly selected to encourage participants from each country to work together. EPC is a maritime forces conference designed to build relationships and partnerships, and aims to improve interoperability between Eurasian nations through workshops and seminars. Participating nations include are Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Malta, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and United States. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BEZMER AIR BASE, Bulgaria -- Capt. Vladislav Todorov, a Bulgarian SU-25 pilot, explains the SU-25 cockpit to U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Priscilla Giddings, 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot April 15, 2009. Pilots from the 81st FS and Bulgarian air force jointed together during Reunion April 2009 to hone their close air support and combat search and rescue capabilities. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • NOVO SELO, Bulgaria -- An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 "Warthog" fires ammunition during a training mission over Novo Selo Training Range, Bulgaria. The Spangdahlem A-10s were used to support Reunion April 2009, a joint training exercise between the U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...
  • BEZMER AIR BASE, Bulgaria -- An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 "Warthog" taxis down the runway to take off on a training mission with Bulgarian SU-25s parked in the background at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria. The Spangdahlem A-10s deployed here to support Reunion April 2009, a U.S. and Bulgarian Air Forces joint training exercise. Hi-res / Details / Comments ...