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U.S. Navy Seaman Chad Tomes demonstrates a self-defensive baton striking technique during a non-lethal weapons course aboard USS Blue Ridge while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 13, 2009.

STRIKING TECHNIQUE

U.S. Navy Seaman Chad Tomes demonstrates a self-defensive baton striking technique during a non-lethal weapons course aboard USS Blue Ridge while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 13, 2009.

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