India-U.S. Army Exercise

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Indian and US soldiers rappel from an Indian Air Force helicopter as they participate in the Yudh Abhyas 2012 military exercise at Mahajan on March 13, 2012. The five-day India-US army exercise was aimed at improving bilateral defense and diplomatic relations between the two countries. (SAM PANTHAKY/AFP/Getty Images)