Thracian Fall 2019 exercise kicks off in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian jumper performs a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Sept. 24, 2019. The military free fall course is a central focus of Thracian Fall 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes)

By Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes , 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs Plovdiv, , Bulgaria Sep 27, 2019

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The mission also included a low-formation flyover of the Swedish Parliament to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sweden’s accession to NATO.

‘FORTRESS HAIL’ mission bolsters U.S. lethality alongside NATO Allies

Bomber Task Force missions like FORTRESS HAIL demonstrate the ability to integrate seamlessly with mission partners, strengthening readiness and lethality.

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Thracian Fall 2019 exercise kicks off in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian jumper performs a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Sept. 24, 2019. The military free fall course is a central focus of Thracian Fall 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes)