The Indian and American militaries are conducting joint exercises in Belgaum, Karnataka. A handful of the Americans are desis, and one’s even got leave to visit relatives in Bombay. Check out these photos from exercises of past years (thanks, Abhi).

Big mofo Shiv Ram teaches an American commando the ways of jungle counterinsurgency. The American points his pistol at Shiv Ram’s balls. Trust but verify:

A Sikh Indian helps a Sikh American get his war on:

The helmet offers more protection, but I wouldn’t want to meet the Punjabi in the jungle:

An American snake-charmer:

Sikhs on a plane… carrier:

Close your eyes and you’ll get a surprise:

No joint exercises are complete without the traditional beatdown:

The following are not from joint exercises, but they’re interesting anyway. I didn’t even know they had camouflage turbans:

We regret to inform you that due to budget cuts, you’re going to have to Miss Saigon your way through commando training:

Photos courtesy of Yahoo News, Corbis, Getty Images and MilitaryPhotos.net.