U.S. soldiers from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade

U.S. soldiers from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) and 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and Saudi Arabian personnel conduct a practice air assault during Exercise Friendship and Iron Hawk 14 on April 10, 2014, near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Iron Hawk and Friendship 14 involved U.S. Army forces from the 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Saudi Arabian ground and aviation forces. Over weeks of practice the two militaries focused on improving their joint operating capabilities, integrating infantry, armor, and aviation assets from both countries in the final event on April 13, 2014. The 42nd CAB is currently deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and conducts joint partnerships and exchanges with nations from across the region. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)