During the exercises, military observers stay in the background taking notes with suggestions for improvement.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Colonel James Larsen, the chief of training exercises, says the simulated training is vital, even for medical personnel who have experience in treating soldiers with war injuries.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

The growing strains stem largely from Ankara's increasing criticism of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory, and more recently, Ankara' canceled joint military exercises with Israel scheduled for later this month.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

And,as your government exercises its new responsibilities, I want you to know the United States stands with you and we are committed to advancing and implementing our agreed alliance transformation agenda,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.20

Mr.Medvedev said he wants to make special mention that potential negative consequences from decisions (to go through with the NATO exercises) will completely and thoroughly be the responsibility of officials who adopt them.

VOA: standard.2009.04.30