(Tribune News Service) — Sgt. Miguel Andrade was preparing a Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., infantry team for a morning exercise this week when a new friend from the Indian army pulled him aside to give him a gift and a hug. Andrade, clearly touched by the gesture, smiled and promised to return the favor. He slipped the unopened red box into his Army fatigues and shook the Indian soldier’s hand. “Much appreciated,” he said. “I’ll get you a gift soon, on Sunday.” Their embrace symbolized one of many new friendships being forged this week between American and Indian soldiers at a joint military exercise called Yudh Abhyas. It’s the first time the Indian...
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