Anti-aircraft missiles are displayed during a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Desert scouts attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Elder people attend a procession in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Armored vehicles attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Female soldiers attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Bannermen attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Rocket artilleries are displayed during a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Navy soldiers attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)

Horse phalanxes attend a military parade in Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan, Oct. 27, 2013. Turkmenistan on Sunday held a military parade to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its independence. (Xinhua/Lu Jingli)