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U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Clinton Walls directs Basic Cadet Fanita Schmidt on hand combat skills during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Clinton Walls directs Basic Cadet Fanita Schmidt on hand combat skills during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Clinton Walls directs Basic Cadet Fanita Schmidt on hand combat skills during the field training portion of basic training at the academy in Colorado, July 16, 2008.

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