Exercise Thracian Spring 17 mission commanders and Bulgaria’s Special Operations help to count paratroopers as they parachute down to the drop zone at Plovdiv Regional Airport, Bulgaria, March 15, 2017. To prevent potential mishaps and injuries, aircraft loadmasters communicate with the drop zone safety officers to account for personnel exiting and landing on the ground. The Air Force’s forward presence in Europe allows Airmen to work hand-in-hand with Allies to develop and improve ready air forces that are capable of maintaining regional security.

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