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Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Granados gears up for a pugil stick exercise as part of a martial arts instructor course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 1, 2017. Granados is a tactical switching operator. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Orr

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Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Granados gears up for a pugil stick exercise as part of a martial arts instructor course at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 1, 2017. Granados is a tactical switching operator. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Orr

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