August 25, 2012 (18 images)

Ground Self-Defense Force tanks and helicopters flare up a smoke screen during the live-firing exercise "Fire Power 2012" at the Higashi Fuji training field in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, on August 25, 2012. UPI/Keizo Mori

Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force helicopters takes part in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's live-firing exercise "Fire Power 2012" at the Higashi Fuji training range in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, on August 25, 2012. UPI/Keizo Mori

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) scrambles up the middle for 10-yards during second quarter action against the Houston Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 25, 2012. In pursuit is Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and linebacker Derrell Smith. (32) UPI/A.J. Sisco

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) picks up 5-yards during second quarter action against the Houston Texans at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 25, 2012. Defending on the play is Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24). UPI/A.J. Sisco