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JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE "LION STRIKE"
Novo Selo, Bulgaria
September 17-28, 2007
U.S. and Bulgaria Hold Opening Ceremony for ExerciseSoldiers, sailors and airmen from the U.S. and Bulgarian militaries held an opening ceremony Sept. 17 at Novo Selo Training Area for the Joint Task Force-East “Lion Strike” Exercise in the Republic of Bulgaria. (more)  | Soldiers from the United States and Bulgaria stand proudly side-by-side with their nations’ colors during the opening ceremony Sept. 17 at Novo Selo Training Area for the Joint Task Force-East “Lion Strike” Exercise in the Republic of Bulgaria. (Full Size) |
U.S., Bulgarian Soldiers strengthen relationships through trainingIn today’s joint and combined military environment, it is critical for Soldiers to understand the tactics, techniques and procedures of those serving with them, regardless if they are from a fellow U.S. service or from another country. (more)
 | Bulgarian Cpl. Ivan Tanev, 38th Inf. Bn., helps U.S. Spec. Zachary Baker, 1-94 FA, lock and load a Bulgarian light machine gun. U.S. and Bulgarian soldiers conducted weapons familiarization along with team and squad-level tactical training during the first week of Joint Task Force-East “Lion Strike” exercise, which started Sept. 17 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. (Full Size) |
JTF-E "Lion Strike" holds ribbon-cutting ceremony at Retirement HomeJoint Task Force-East "Lion Strike" held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 26 to celebrate the completion of a humanitarian project at the Public Retirement Home in Sliven, Bulgaria. "This retirement home was selected as the beneficiary of both our nations’ desires to improve the accommodations of those who have served and sacrificed and are deserving of the best we can provide in their retirement years," said Lt. Col. Bruce Sones, commanding officer, JTF-E "Lion Strike", who spoke at the ceremony. (more) 
| |  | Lt. Col. Bruce Sones, commanding officer, JTF-E “Lion Strike”, gives his remarks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 26 at the Public Retirement Home in Sliven, Bulgaria. SeaBees conducted a humanitarian project at the retirement home to replace broken, single-paned windows with insulated, double-paned windows. (Full Size) | | Didi Kostova, a caregiver at the Public Retirement Home in Sliven, Bulgaria, presents traditional Bulgarian bread to Lt. Col. Bruce Sones (right), commanding officer, JTF-E “Lion Strike”, and U.S. Navy Cdr. Bruce Van Dam, chief of the Joint Visitor Bureau, JTF-E, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 26. The bread, which is dipped in a dry mix of salt and red pepper, is given to travelers when they arrive and when they depart. (Full Size) |
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