Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s V Corps, visited Bulgaria from March 13-15. During his visit, he met with Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov to reinforce the strong defense cooperation between the United States and Bulgaria. The discussions focused on ongoing military collaboration, including joint training and operational readiness, with a particular emphasis on upcoming exercises. Defender 2025, slated to begin in March, is a large-scale