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    159th Fighter Wing participates in Thracian Eagle 2015 [Image 3 of 5]

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    Two military aviators in olive green flight suits are standing on an airfield tarmac, reviewing documents or notes together. The man on the right, whose name tag partially reads 'MATT', is wearing sunglasses, a flight vest with squadron patches, and holding papers and a pen. A military jet aircraft, likely an F-15, is visible in the blurred background.

    PLOVDIV, BULGARIA

    04.20.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. TobyT Valadie 

    Louisiana National Guard

    Louisiana Air National Guard Lt. Col. Matt Rippen, 159th Operations Group commander, exchange patches with a Bulgarian MiG-29 pilot after retuning from a training mission at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, April 20, 2015. Thracian Eagle 2015 is intended to enhance interoperability with Bulgaria and maintain joint readiness with NATO allies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, 159th Public Affairs Office/RELEASED)

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    Date Taken: 04.20.2015
    Date Posted: 04.24.2015 18:47
    Photo ID: 1895936
    VIRIN: 150420-Z-VU198-204
    Resolution: 1627x1143
    Size: 316.99 KB
    Location: PLOVDIV, BG
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    A row of U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the Louisiana Air National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing, nicknamed 'Bayou Militia,' are parked on a flight line at what appears to be a military airbase. The aircraft display tail codes 'JZ' and serial numbers including AF 80 029, AF 82 047, and AF 83 048. At least one foreign military aircraft, appearing to be a Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29, is visible on the far left, suggesting a joint or NATO exercise.
    A military pilot or crew member in a green flight suit is leaning into the open cockpit of a fighter jet, appearing to inspect or adjust equipment. The aircraft has a large raised canopy and is photographed on what appears to be a military airfield. A second cockpit section is partially visible on the right edge of the frame.
    Two military aviators in olive green flight suits are standing on an airfield tarmac, reviewing documents or notes together. The man on the right, whose name tag partially reads 'MATT', is wearing sunglasses, a flight vest with squadron patches, and holding papers and a pen. A military jet aircraft, likely an F-15, is visible in the blurred background.
    A U.S. Air Force security forces airman stands guard on a flight line, wearing a beret with insignia, tactical vest, and carrying a weapon. Behind him, multiple F-15 Eagle fighter jets are parked on the tarmac, bearing tail codes 'JZ' and partial serial numbers including '496' and '536'. The setting appears to be an active military air base under clear blue skies.
    Three military fighter jets flying in a loose formation against a clear blue sky. Two of the aircraft are F-15 Eagles bearing USAF markings with tail code 'JZ' and serial numbers 536 and 036. The third aircraft, positioned to the right and slightly lower, appears to be a MiG-29 Fulcrum with a red and white roundel, suggesting a joint or allied flight exercise.

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