Joint partners clear brush, build camaraderie before major medical exercise

U.S. service members clear brush and overgrown vegetation at the Hutovo Blato National Forest here May 27, 2012. More than 150 Bosnian-Herzegovinian military and firefighters and U.S. service members worked together at the national forest to clean up damage caused by a fire in 2011. The goal of the event was to build camaraderie between the partnered nations before beginning Shared Resilience 2012, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored exercise May 28 - June 8.

Joint partners clear brush, build camaraderie before major medical exercise

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Marks, Shared Resilience 2012 co-director, cuts vegetation at the Hutovo Blato National Forest here May 27, 2012. More than 150 Bosnian-Herzegovinian military and firefighters and U.S. service members worked together at the national forest to clean up damage caused by a fire in 2011. The goal of the event was to build camaraderie between the partnered nations before beginning Shared Resilience 2012, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercise May 28 - June 8.

Joint partners clear brush, build camaraderie before major medical exercise

Army Sgt. 1st Class Christie Fields, Shared Resilience 2012 participant from the 396th Combat Support Hospital, Spokane, Wash., clears brush at the Hutovo Blato National Forest here May 27, 2012. More than 150 Bosnian-Herzegovinian military and firefighters and U.S. service members worked together at the national forest to clean up damage caused by a fire in 2011. The goal of the event was to build camaraderie between the partnered nations before beginning Shared Resilience 2012, an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercise May 28 - June 8.

Non-commissioned officers strengthen NATO backbone at joint-nation symposium

Bulgarian air force chiefs Master Sgt. Hristo Hristozoz and Ivo Bakardzhiev listen to a presentation during the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non-commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session.

Non-commissioned officers strengthen NATO backbone at joint-nation symposium

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Command Chief Master Sgt. David Williamson, (left) and Bulgarian air force Sgt. Maj. Rumen Petrov (center) listen to Bulgarian Chief of air forces Maj. Gen. Constantin Veselinov Popov during the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non-commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session.

Non-commissioned officers strengthen NATO backbone at joint-nation symposium

Bulgarian navy Vice Adm. Plamen Manushev, deputy chief of defense (center), prepares opening remarks before the first Bulgarian and U.S. non-commissioned officer symposium begins at the Bulgarian Land Forces headquarters here, April 10-11. More than 40 senior enlisted leaders met to discuss doctrine, strengths and leadership philosophies, which are designed to empower and inspire non commissioned officers in both nations' corps. The first day of the joint-nation symposium included four discussions and a small-group breakout session.

Aeroexpo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- A Moroccan family takes photos in the flight deck of a C-130J Super Hercules at Aeroexpo Marrakech 2012 April 7, 2012. U.S. Air Forces Africa participated in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Aeroexpo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- A crowd of people tour the inside of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Aero Expo Marrakech 2012 April 7, 2012. U.S. Air Forces Africa participated in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Aeroexpo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 151st Air Refueling Wing, Saltlake City, Utah, sits on the flightline at Aeroexpo Marrakech, April 5, 2012. U.S. Air Forces Africa is participating in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Aero Expo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- Airman 1st Class Michael Childress, 818th Contingency Response Group, inspects components of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle during night shift April 5, 2012 at the 2012 Marrakech Aeroexpo grounds. Childress and other members of the 818th CRG are providing around-the-clock security for the entirety of this event to ensure U.S. aircraft are secure. The U.S. Air Force is participating in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. Security forces team members are providing security for U.S. aircraft for the entirety of the Aeroexpo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard)

Aero Expo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- Tech. Sgt. Bruce Herrington, left, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Ross move barriers move security barriers around U.S. aircraft April 5, 2012 at the 2012 Marrakech Aeroexpo. Herrington and Ross are members of the 818th Contingency Response Group and are at the Aeroexpo to provide security for U.S. aircraft at the event. They also act as liaisons for visitors with questions about the aircraft. The U.S. Air Force is participating in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. Security forces team members are providing security for U.S. aircraft for the entirety of the Aeroexpo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natasha Stannard)

Aeroexpo Marrakech 2012

MARRAKECH, Morrocco—Capt. Sylvia Kim, left, U.S. Air Forces Africa interpreter, interprets the French language for Sgt. Abigail Waldrop, AFAFRICA American Forces Network, as a French speaking vendor tells Waldrop and Kim about the shoes he is selling at the Jemaa el Fna Market April 2,2012. Kim and Waldrop visited the market with a group of service members as part of a culture exploration day before supporting the 2012 Marrakech Aeroexpo. U.S. Air Forces Africa is participating in the third biennial Aeroexpo Marrakech to strengthen the partnerships with the nations involved and show commitment to security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Natasha Stannard)