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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Eric W. Vollmecke sits in a Bulgarian MiG-21 as Bulgarian air force 1st Lt. Aleksandar Staykov explains the capabilities of the aircraft at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, June 9, 2015. Vollmecke, Air National Guard mobilization assistant to the commander for United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, is visiting with active duty and ANG Airmen deployed to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the theater security package. The combined efforts of the total force Airmen help maintain a global presence and strengthen relationships with NATO allies through various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James O. Eifert, left, gets a flight briefing from Maj. Kevin Winger at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, June 9, 2015. Eifert, Florida Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, is on a site visit to meet with active duty and ANG Airmen deployed to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the theater security package. The combined efforts of the total force Airmen help maintain a global presence and strengthen relationships with NATO allies through various training scenarios. Winger is an F-15 Strike Eagle pilot with the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida ANG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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An F-15 Strike Eagle from the 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, and an F-15 from the 142 FW, Oregon ANG, prepare to takeoff at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, June 10, 2015. The F-15s are deployed to Graf Ignatievo AB in support of the theater security package. The combined efforts of the Total force Airmen help maintain a global presence and strengthen relationships with NATO allies through these various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerin Shumway, 142nd Maintenance Squadron F-15 crew chief, Oregon Air National Guard, left, and Senior Airman Cesar Cordero, a 125th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament specialist, Florida ANG, perform final checks on an F-15 Strike Eagle before it takes off from Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, June 10, 2015. The Airmen are deployed to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the theater security package. The combined efforts of the total force Airmen help maintain a global presence and strengthen relationships with NATO allies through various training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James O. Eifert returns a salute after giving a coin for excellence to Staff Sgt. Jonathan Garver for his volunteerism during his off-duty time at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, June 10, 2015. Brig. Eifert, Florida Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, is on a site-visit to meet with Airmen deployed to the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the theater security package. The combined efforts of the total force Airmen help maintain a global presence and strengthen relationships with NATO allies. Garver is a 52nd Security Forces Squadron defender from Spangdahlem Air Force Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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U.S. and Bulgarian Air Force Airmen get a tour of the SA-3 surface-to-air missile system at Łask Air Base, Poland, June 11, 2015. U.S. Airmen from Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and the South Carolina Air National Guard, are deployed to Łask AB in support of the F-16 Fighting Falcon Aviation detachment rotation. The AVDET is an opportunity for Airmen to hone their skills in a forward location while participating in bi-lateral training with a key ally, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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An F-16 from the South Carolina Air National Guard, lands at Łask Air Base, Poland, June 11, 2015. The 157th Fighter Squadron ANG unit is deployed to Poland in support of the aviation detachment rotation. The AVDET is an opportunity for total force Airmen to hone their skills in a forward location while participating in bi-lateral training with a key ally, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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U.S. and Bulgarian Air Force Airmen stand for a photo in front of a SA-3 surface-to-air missile system at Łask Air Base, Poland, June 11, 2015. U.S. Airmen from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, are deployed to the Łask AB in support of the F-16 Fighting Falcon aviation detachment rotation. The AVDET is an opportunity for total force Airmen to hone their skills in a forward location while participating in bi-lateral training with a key ally, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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Airmen take a break to talk with leadership from the U.S. Air National Guard at Łask Air Base, Poland, June 11, 2015. Airmen from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, are deployed to Łask AB in support of the F-16 Aviation detachment rotation. The AVDET is an opportunity for total force Airmen to hone their skills in a forward location while participating in bi-lateral training with a key ally, Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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Airmen from the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, prepare A-10 Thunderbolt IIs for flight at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, June 12, 2015. The 175th Wing is deployed to Estonia in support of Saber Strike; a multilateral, multifaceted exercise designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability with the U.S. and allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Paul Villanueva II)

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Air National Guard leadership visits deployed Airmen in Europe

Published June 18, 2015