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Israel President Shimon Peres, right, meets with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Jerusalem, Israel, on Oct 121029-D-V0565-009.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, left, and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Maj. Gen. Yoav Har-Even, the head of the operations directorate of the IDF, shake hands during the closing ceremony of Austere 121108-F-QW942-091.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participates in Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121101-F-QW942-158.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, rides in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over Israel 121030-D-V0565-010.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli soldiers work together during exercise Austere Challenge 2012 at a military installation in Israel 121030-D-V0565-008.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Israeli soldiers participating in exercise Austere Challenge 2012 at a military installation in Israel 121030-D-V0565-006.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with U.S. and Israeli service members participating in exercise Austere Challenge 2012 at a military installation 121030-D-V0565-004.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Chief of Defense Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz, second from left, briefs Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, second from right, about aspects of the Iron Dome at a military installation 121030-D-V0565-002.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left foreground, in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-018.jpg - Flayer

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center left, in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-015.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-010.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-008.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-006.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-004.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-001.jpg - Fæ

Israeli air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat addresses U.S. and Israeli service members during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121025-F-QW942-008.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command are interviewed during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-018.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, center left, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command and an Israel Defense Forces service member are interviewed during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-015.jpg - Fæ

Reporters document U.S. Soldiers and equipment assigned to the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-011.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, left, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is interviewed during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-008.jpg - Fæ

Members of the media interview a U.S. Soldier, second from left, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, and an Israel Defense Forces service member during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-006.jpg - Fæ

A reporter, left, speaks with a U.S. Soldier during exercise Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-001.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, seated, left, the commander of 3rd Air Force, and Israeli air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat, seated, right, address members of the media during Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-191.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, front right, and Israel air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat, front left, speak with reporters during Austere Challenge 2012 in Tzuk, Israel 121024-F-QW942-186.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures launch pads are in the correct position to test Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as 121024-F-QW942-181.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in a Patriot missile system communications exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-159.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, center, speaks with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121024-F-QW942-126.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment extends a support leg on a trailer-mounted generator during testing of Patriot missile communications as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-108.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment checks cable connections before testing Patriot missile communications as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-102.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures cables are connected properly for testing Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part 121024-F-QW942-093.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, center, speaks with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121024-F-QW942-088.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment positions a truck to test Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-073.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment connects cables to test Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-063.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures a truck and trailer are parked in the correct location before testing Patriot missile communications equipment during Austere 121024-F-QW942-052.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment drive to a preferred location to test their Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part 121024-F-QW942-021.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, right, the commander of 3rd Air Force, shakes hands with Israeli air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121024-F-QW942-014.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli service members watch a video of the last exercise between the two nations during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-005.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a mission briefing before departing on a convoy to test their Patriot missile communications during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit 121024-F-QW942-004.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, right, removes a decontaminated mask from a U.S. Soldier after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination 121023-F-QW942-324.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, left, conducts mock decontamination procedures on a U.S. Soldier after a simulated chemical attack as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-319.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli Service members conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-303.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack as part of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives decontamination exercise 121023-F-QW942-285.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers conduct vehicle decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-268.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise during Austere 121023-F-QW942-250.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment climbs into a truck during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield 121023-F-QW942-217.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers conduct vehicle decontamination after a simulated chemical attack as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-270.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers conduct vehicle decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise as part of Austere 121023-F-QW942-262.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise as part of Austere 121023-F-QW942-246.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment climbs into his truck during a simulated chemical attack as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-216.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, left, with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment assists his battle buddy in donning protective gear before a simulated chemical attack during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121023-F-QW942-195.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his protective gear during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear 121023-F-QW942-176.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, left, with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment assists her battle buddy in donning protective gear before a simulated chemical attack during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121023-F-QW942-159.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his protective gear before a simulated chemical attack during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-144.jpg - Finavon

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment await a simulated chemical attack before conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives 121023-F-QW942-135.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment sets up Patriot missile system communications before conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield 121023-F-QW942-048.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command convoy before conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield 121023-F-QW942-023.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment prepare to mount their vehicles before conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives 121023-F-QW942-006.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a mission brief before a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise 121023-F-QW942-002.jpg - Fæ

More than 30 Israeli media members visit a combined U.S.-Israeli ballistic missile defense (BMD) position to cover a visit by Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak near Jerusalem 121023-F-OT114-004.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Capt. Kyle Surridge, right, the commander of Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, gives an interview with an Israeli television reporter 121023-F-OT114-002.jpg - Fæ

U.S. service members and Israeli Defense Force military take a group photo during exercise Austere Challenge 121022-F-SM325-001.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli Defense Forces medic, left, cares for a U.S. Soldier role-playing as a victim during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-107.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Army medic, top, treats a fellow Soldier during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-104.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by U.S. Army and Israel Defense Forces medics during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-101.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Army medic with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command takes notes on a Soldier with simulated wounds during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-085.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by U.S. Army and Israel Defense Forces medics during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-079.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli Defense Forces medic, right, cares for a U.S. Soldier role-playing as a victim during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-066.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by an Army medic during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-060.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Army medic, right, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command treats a Soldier with simulated wounds during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-051.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, right, treats a U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-041.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated injuries receives treatment from an Israeli soldier during a medical exercise 121022-F-QW942-037.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier applies makeup to simulate wounds on a U.S. Soldier for his role in a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-032.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli Defense Forces soldier, top, applies mock wounds to a U.S. Soldier in preparation for an emergency response exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-029.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier applies makeup to simulate wounds on a U.S. Soldier for her role in a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-021.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers receive a briefing on their roles in an emergency response exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-003.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, left, applies makeup to a U.S. Army sergeant for the sergeant's role in a medical exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121022-F-QW942-010.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, right, and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Maj. Gen. Yoav Har-Even, the head of the operations directorate of the IDF, shake hands during the closing ceremony of Austere 121108-F-QW942-094.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli service members applaud a speech given by U.S. Army Col. Stephen Richmond, the commander of the 10th Air and Missile Defense Command, during the closing ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 121108-F-QW942-039.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment participate in training as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121101-F-QW942-168.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz ride in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over Israel 121030-D-V0565-009.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Air Force captain, right, briefs Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, second from left, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz, left 121030-D-V0565-007.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses Service members participating in Austere Challenge 2012 at a military installation in Israel 121030-D-V0565-005.jpg - Fæ

An Israel Defense Forces service member, right, gives a briefing on exercise Austere Challenge 2012 at a military installation in Israel 121030-D-V0565-003.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, right, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz ride in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over 121030-D-V0565-001.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, center, in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-016.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, third from right, in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-011.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, third from right, in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-009.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers and band members prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-007.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-005.jpg - Fæ

Israeli soldiers prepare for a visit from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey in Tel Aviv, Israel 121029-F-SM325-002.jpg - Fæ

Israeli air force Maj. Gen. Yoav Har-Even addresses U.S. and Israeli service members during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121025-F-QW942-016.jpg - Fæ

A military vehicle assigned to the U.S. Army 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command sits on display during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-016.jpg - Fæ

A reporter documents a display of military equipment assigned to the U.S. Army 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-012.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, left, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command is interviewed during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-009.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier, right, with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command and an Israel Defense Forces service member pose for a photo during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-007.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli flags are flown in preparation for a media event during Austere Challenge 2012 in Israel 121024-F-SM325-002.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, left, the commander of 3rd Air Force, and Israeli air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat address members of the media during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-195.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, left, the commander of 3rd Air Force, and Israeli air force Brig. Gen. Shachar Shohat address members of the media during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-188.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures that launch pads are correctly positioned before testing Patriot missile communications during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit 121024-F-QW942-182.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment sets up Patriot missile communications equipment during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-168.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a mission brief before testing their Patriot missile communications during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-158.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment extends a support leg on a trailer-mounted generator during testing of Patriot missile communications as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-121.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, center, speaks with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121024-F-QW942-103.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment checks cable connections before testing Patriot missile communications as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-099.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment connects cables to test Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-091.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment extends a support leg on a trailer-mounted generator during testing of Patriot missile communications as part of Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-084.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures a truck is in the correct position to test Patriot missile system communications during a validation exercise as part 121024-F-QW942-067.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment ensures a truck is parked in the correct location before testing Patriot missile communications equipment during Austere Challenge 2012 121024-F-QW942-058.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a convoy to test their Patriot missile communications during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra 121024-F-QW942-032.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli service members stand during the playing of the countries' national anthems during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-020.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, the commander of 3rd Air Force, addresses U.S. and Israeli service members during the opening ceremony of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-013.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a mission brief during a validation exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121024-F-QW942-005.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, right, removes a decontaminated mask from a U.S. Soldier after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination 121023-F-QW942-329.jpg - Fæ

Israeli and U.S. Soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise during 121023-F-QW942-321.jpg - Fæ

U.S. and Israeli soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-314.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers conduct personnel decontamination after a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise as part of Austere 121023-F-QW942-295.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment assists another Soldier in donning protective gear during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological 121023-F-QW942-213.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his protective gear during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear 121023-F-QW942-178.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his protective gear during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination 121023-F-QW942-166.jpg - Finavon

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his protective gear during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear 121023-F-QW942-157.jpg - Finavon

A U.S. Soldier with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment dons his gas mask during a simulated chemical attack during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield 121023-F-QW942-138.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Army commander, left, discusses training plans with an Israel Defense Forces commander during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-057.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with the 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment sets up Patriot missile communications equipment during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121023-F-QW942-045.jpg - Finavon

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command convoy before conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield 121023-F-QW942-014.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct a mission brief before a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives decontamination exercise 121023-F-QW942-003.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, left foreground, gives a statement to reporters during a site visit to a ballistic missile defense position near Jerusalem 121023-F-OT114-005.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, center, walks with an entourage of U.S. and Israeli soldiers while touring a ballistic missile defense (BMD) position near Jerusalem 121023-F-OT114-003.jpg - Fæ

Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Ehud Barak, center, speaks with a group of U.S. and Israeli soldiers amid a crowd of reporters during a visit to a ballistic missile defense position near 121023-F-OT114-001.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by U.S. Army and Israel Defense Forces medics during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-109.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by U.S. Army and Israel Defense Forces medics during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-106.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier receives simulated medical treatment from U.S. military and Israeli Defense Forces medics during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-103.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Army and Israeli Defense Forces medics care for mock victims during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-091.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is carried by U.S. Army and Israel Defense Forces medics during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-081.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated injuries receives treatment from U.S. Army and Israeli medics during a medical exercise 121022-F-QW942-072.jpg - Finavon

U.S. Army and Israeli Defense Forces medics care for a mock victim during an emergency response exercise as part of Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-061.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds is treated by an Army medic during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-055.jpg - Fæ

A U.S. Army medic treats a Soldier with simulated wounds during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-049.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, top, treats a U.S. Soldier with simulated wounds during a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-039.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier applies makeup to simulate wounds on a U.S. Soldier for his role in a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-035.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli Defense Forces soldier, left, applies mock wounds to a U.S. Soldier in preparation for an emergency response exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-031.jpg - Fæ

An Israeli soldier, left, applies makeup to simulate wounds on a U.S. Soldier for his role in a medical exercise for Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-025.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers with the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command are briefed on their role in a medical exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-005.jpg - Fæ

U.S. Soldiers receive a briefing on their roles in an emergency response exercise during Austere Challenge 2012 in Beit Ezra, Israel 121022-F-QW942-002.jpg - Fæ

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