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US forces are using Bulgaria's Novo Selo training ground as part of a bilateral agreement. Photo by BGNES
The 22nd Expeditionary Unit of the US marines is arriving Wednesday, May 27, for one-week military drills.
The press center of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense has announced that the drills would be taking place at the Novo Selo training ground in Eastern Bulgaria.
According to the Defense Ministry, the 130 US marines will be practicing small arms shooting and tactic combat action.
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