U.S., Bulgarian maintainers train together
GRAF IGNATIEVO AIR FORCE BASE, Bulgaria - Staff Sgt. Derek Griggs, right, and Airman 1st Class David Miller, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialists, explain the components of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to their Bulgarian air force counterparts, Lieutenants Stanislav Kaninski and Stoyah Paskalev, during Operation Thracian Star Oct. 13. During the exercise, members of the 52nd AMXS shared knowledge and experience with six Bulgarian maintainers about weapons, electronics, avionics and engine maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)