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Marines participate in pugil stick training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2017. The Marines are assigned to Detachment Delta, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion. Pugil stick bouts are used to simulate close quarters combat and build proficiency of rifle bayonet techniques. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

Jousting Jarheads

Marines participate in pugil stick training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 2, 2017. The Marines are assigned to Detachment Delta, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion. Pugil stick bouts are used to simulate close quarters combat and build proficiency of rifle bayonet techniques. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

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