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Yudh Abhyas Opening Ceremony Elevated View (1 of 1)
Date
10.15.2021
Location
JBER, ALASKA, US
Photo by
Benjamin Wilson
VIRIN
211015-D-FW724-482
Original resolution
6627x3608
Official DVIDS Caption
Elements of 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and the Indian Army form up for the opening ceremony of Yudh Abhyas 21 on Pershing Field, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, October 15th, 2021. Yudh Abhyas 21 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and U.S. Army Alaska to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Denali Squadron Presents the Guidon During Yudh Abhyas Opening Ceremony Rehearsal
Date
11.18.2022
Location
AULI, IN
Photo by
Benjamin Wilson
VIRIN
221118-D-FW724-424
Original resolution
6240x4160
Official DVIDS Caption
Soldiers from Denali Squadron - 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, under the command of 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, present the colors during a rehearsal for the Yudh Abhyas 22 opening ceremony on 19 November, 2022. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
The soldiers of Denali Squadron - 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, under the command of 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, stand at attention during the opening ceremony of exercise Yudh Abhyas 22at Auli, India. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment soldiers stand in formation for the opening ceremony of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 22. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Soldiers from the 9th Assam Regiment, Indian Army, and 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, U.S. Army, stand at attention during the opening cremony for exercise Yudh Abhyas. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
1-40th CAV Commander Salutes during Yudh Abhyas Opening Ceremony
Date
11.18.2022
Location
AULI, UTTARANCHAL, IN
Photo by
Benjamin Wilson
VIRIN
221118-D-FW724-961
Original resolution
6240x4160
Official DVIDS Caption
Maj. Hughes, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment Commander, salutes during the pass and review portion of the opening ceremony for Exercise Yudh Abhyas 22. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment and 9th Assam Regiment participate in a bilateral firing range in Auli, India, November 22nd. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment demonstrate casualty evacuation methods using a Skedco rescue system to soldiers from 9th Assam Regiment, Indian Army on 23 November in Auli, India. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
A soldier from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division low crawls in the slithering lane during exercise Yudh Abhyas 22 at Auli, India on November 24th. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, and 9th Assam Regiment, U.S. Army and Indian Army, respectively, play a game of volleyball to build camaraderie and esprit de corps during Exercise Yudh Abhyas 22 on November 27. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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