Readout of USAF Chief of Staff Gen. Wilsbach’s counterpart visit with Bulgarian AF Commander Maj. Gen. Nikolay Rusev

Bilateral talks at the Pentagon focused on NATO burden-sharing, eastern flank collective deterrence and Bulgaria’s acquisition of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft. <br /> <img alt="Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosts the Commander, Bulgarian Air Force Maj. Gen. Nikolay Rusev, at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington, D.C." src="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/24/2003986049/300/300/0/260818-F-KN215-1225.JPG" /> <br />