Kite flying, camel rides were other interesting parts of the festive celebration on Tuesday as part of the joint military exercise underway from February 8-21.The
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The coronavirus pandemic stymied much of the one-to-one training the Army undertakes with partner nations last year, and the annual Yudh Abhyas exercise in India was no exception.
February 12, 2021
Indian Army soldiers fire their weapons during a room clearing demonstration as part of Yudh Abhyas, an exercise that enhances the joint capabilities of both the U.S. and Indian army through training and cultural exchange, Sept. 21, 2018.
Credit: Flickr/U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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