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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Plemons, left, and Capt. Ryan Natalini demonstrate to students attending the Basic Officers Course how to receive a hand grenade on Camp Bullis, Texas, June 18, 2009. Plemons and Natalini are assigned to the 343rd Training Squadron.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Plemons, left, and Capt. Ryan Natalini demonstrate to students attending the Basic Officers Course how to receive a hand grenade on Camp Bullis, Texas, June 18, 2009. Plemons and Natalini are assigned to the 343rd Training Squadron.

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