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U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Deist instructs soldiers of the Royal Thai Army on proper procedures for clearing a malfunctioning weapon during a close quarters combat training course as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2008, May 11, 2008. Deist is assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment.

WEAPON MALFUNCTION

U.S. Army Pfc. Christopher Deist instructs soldiers of the Royal Thai Army on proper procedures for clearing a malfunctioning weapon during a close quarters combat training course as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2008, May 11, 2008. Deist is assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment.

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