1.   Perched on an arid hillside northeast of Tucson is a large sign surrounded by sand, gravel and cactuses.

2.   Flags flew and old Soviet tanks fired practice rounds into arid hillsides in a display of strength.

3.   Flags fluttered in the brisk wind and old Soviet tanks fired practice rounds into arid hillsides north of Kabul in a display of strength.

4.   Flags flew and tanks fired practice rounds into arid hillsides in a display of strength.