SOFIA, 13 July 2021, (TON): According to Command US Air Force in Europe “eight American fighter F-16 Fighting Falcon arrived at the base, Graf Ignatievo in Bulgaria for participation in the Thracian Star 21 exercises.”
During the exercise, the United States and Bulgaria are reported to be practicing rapid deployment in remote areas.
The exercise is also aimed at “providing effective forces for stability in the region.”
The statement said “participation in a multinational exercise such as Thracian Star 21 strengthens our professional relationship and generally contributes to better coordination with allies and partners in times of crisis.”
F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters are permanently based at the Aviano base in Italy.
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