A soldier from Uzbekistan swings from his suspension harness as he nears the completion of a practice parachute jump from a 34 foot high practice tower. This preparation is for the joint exercise between the 82nd Airborne Division and troops from central Asia and other countries, including Russia and Turkey. It will combine airborne operations, weapons training, and cultural exchanges in order to strengthen the partnership between all the participants while improving conditions for a successful partnership for peace exercise