Greece, Turkey Again Join NATO Exercise
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A massive North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercise involving 21,000 troops, 70 ships and 170 aircraft began off the Turkish coast in the Aegean Sea. Seven nations are taking part in Destined Glory 2000, which runs through Oct. 25. The exercise, bringing Greek and Turkish forces side by side for a third time in a NATO exercise this year, reflects the improving relations between the two countries, which have long-running territorial disputes. The U.S., Britain, Germany, Spain and Italy are also taking part.
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