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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfonte Thomas lies in the prone position providing security during a dismounted patrol while attending a combat leadership course on Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 9, 2010. Airmen attending the course gain leadership experience from classroom and field training in land navigation, convoy operations, patrols and urban warfare.

LEADERSHIP LESSON

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alfonte Thomas lies in the prone position providing security during a dismounted patrol while attending a combat leadership course on Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 9, 2010. Airmen attending the course gain leadership experience from classroom and field training in land navigation, convoy operations, patrols and urban warfare.

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