Big Guns: NATO Drills Conclude In Georgia With Choppers, Tanks

NATO forces and troops from partner countries have concluded over two weeks of combat training in the former Soviet republic of Georgia. Attack helicopters and dozens of tanks were called into action for exercises at the Vazani Military Base near the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, on August 15. Some 1,300 Georgian troops have been joined by over 2,000 others from 12 countries -- including more than 1,000 U.S. forces -- for the "Noble Partner" drills, which began on August 1.