Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.25.2024
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 555th Fighter Generation Squadron pulls chocks at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 25, 2024. U.S. European Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the 31st Fighter Wing continue to strengthen U.S. deterrence efforts and adapt through improving readiness and responsiveness among NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.25.2024
A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, takes off at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 22, 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)...
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel Robayo, 555th Fighter Generation Squadron electric and environment systems journeyman, performs maintenance on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 25, 2024. U.S. European Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and the 31st Fighter Wing continue to strengthen U.S. deterrence efforts and adapt through improving readiness......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Forbush, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, performs hot pit refueling on U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2024. Hot pit refueling demonstrates one aspect of NATO’s ability to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Forbush, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares to perform hot pit refueling on a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2024. The VIPER kit allows any filtered fuel source to offer hot pit refueling capabilities during Agile Combat Employment operations, providing highly mobile fuel......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.23.2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dante Quiroz, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities specialist, transfers liquid oxygen into a beaker at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2024. Exercises, such as Thracian Viper 24, are integral to NATO success, allowing NATO partners to demonstrate their shared commitment to security in Southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.23.2024
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dante Quiroz, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities specialist, fills a cart of liquid oxygen at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 23, 2024. Exercises, such as Thracian Viper 24, are integral to NATO success, allowing NATO partners to demonstrate their shared commitment to security in Southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere......
Photo by Airman Synsere Howard | 31st Fighter Wing | 07.22.2024
Three U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots walk to their aircraft before takeoff at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, July 22, 2024. Exercises, such as Thracian Viper 24, increase the ability of NATO partners to collaborate and operate in a joint, high-intensity environment to improve readiness, responsiveness, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Synsere Howard)...
