Foto's Military Working Dogs (MWD)

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Nowhere to Run: MWDs get paws wet

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, LA, UNITED STATES
09.06.2017
Photo by Senior Airman Mozer Da Cunha 
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Staff Sgt. Briana Hartwig, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, walks MWD Zzeki in the Black Bayou Lake before a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Handlers attempt to conduct water aggression training at a minimum of twice a year. The training session taught MWDs to chase and stop suspects in a body of water without hesitation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

A warning sign is posted outside the sealed off training at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The sign was posted to warn patrons of the presence of military working dogs in the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The water aggression training session provided MWDs with an opportunity to increase their skills by adding water take-downs to their current skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, plays in the Black Bayou Lake between bite drills in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training session also provided MWDs with an opportunity to have fun and enjoy playing in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, prepares to engage Staff Sgt. Jonathan Baker, 2SFS military working dog handler in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs conduct numerous bite drills weekly, during the drills MWDs chased and stopped a simulated suspect by attacking a bite wrap worn by trainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs into the Black Bayou Lake as part of a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training sessions in water provided MWDs with the skills to be more effective within their area of responsibility. Barksdale’s geographical location includes numerous large bodies of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Vvelma, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sprints in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs took turns conducting various types of training drills in the lake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Sims ran into the lake in an attempt to confuse and evade MWD Zzeki. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs performed bite drills designed to slow down or stop suspects attempting to flee apprehension by escaping into a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Coast Guard conducts pier sweeps during San Francisco Fleet Week

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES
10.05.2017
Photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng 
U.S. Coast Guard District 11
Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Sumner and Petty Officer 1st Class Devon Waite guide their bomb-detection dogs for Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco 91105, as they conduct pier sweeps during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. The Coast Guard has units deployed to San Francisco from throughout the West Coast to assist in ensuring the safety and security of fleet week participants and spectators. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng.

Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Sumner guides Feco, a bomb-detection dog for Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco 91105, as they conduct pier sweeps during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. The Coast Guard has units deployed to San Francisco from throughout the West Coast to assist in ensuring the safety and security of fleet week participants and spectators. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng.

Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Sumner guides Feco, a bomb-detection dog for Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco 91105, as they conduct pier sweeps during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. The Coast Guard has units deployed to San Francisco from throughout the West Coast to assist in ensuring the safety and security of fleet week participants and spectators. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng.

Bingo, a German shorthair pointer and a member of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco, is shown during pier sweep operations for San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. Bingo and his handler, Petty Officer 1st Class Devon Waite conducted security sweeps along San Francisco's waterfront during fleet week festivities to help ensure the safety and security of spectators. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng.

Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Sumner guides Feco, a bomb-detection dog for Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco 91105, as they conduct pier sweeps during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. The Coast Guard has units deployed to San Francisco from throughout the West Coast to assist in ensuring the safety and security of fleet week participants and spectators. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sherri Eng.

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Military working dog, Meki, memorial service

UNITED STATES
10.05.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Janae Jensen 
366th Fighter Wing
Tech Sgt. Robert Prim, 366th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, talks about the late military working dog, Meki on October 5, 2017, at the base chapel, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. Meki passed away during pre-deployment training in Fort Bliss, TX. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno)

Senior Airman Wade Alfson, 366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands at attention during Meki’s memorial, October 5, 2017 at the base chapel, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. Alfson was Meki’s last handler before he passed away during pre-deployment training.

A military working dog handler places a lock on Meki’s kennel, October 5, 2017, at the base chapel, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. Meki was a military working dog for four years before passing away during pre-deployment training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno)

The base honor guard performs a flag folding ceremony in honor of Meki, October 5, 2017, at the base chapel, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. The flag was presented to Meki’s last handler, Senior Airman Wade Alfson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno)

Two base honor guard Airmen walk to the front of the chapel to perform the flag folding ceremony for Meki’s memorial, October 5, 2017, at the base chapel, Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. The flag was presented to Meki’s former handler, Senior Airman Wade Alfson. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class JaNae Capuno)

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MWD handlers train with local law enforcement

SD, UNITED STATES
09.24.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Knechtel 
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
Officer Sean Doyle, the senior K-9 handler assigned to the Rapid City Police Department, and Stryker, a K-9 assigned to the RCPD, find simulated drugs under mailboxes at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 24, 2017. The Rushmore Mall is the first of many locations for joint-training between Ellsworth Air Force Base and the RCPD. Future locations are scheduled to include local courthouses, airports, and other high-traffic, at-risk environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald C. Knechtel)

Batu, a military working dog assigned to the 28th Security Forces Squadron, searches strollers for simulated drugs as part of a joint-training exercise with the Rapid City Police Department at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 24, 2017. The goal of the training is two-fold: become familiar with the layout of the buildings to provide a better idea of how to approach and handle a situation, and allow the handlers to gain a different perspective from civilian law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald C. Knechtel)

Staff Sgt. Michael Gwin, a military working dog handler assigned to the 28th Security Forces Squadron, and Batu, a military working dog assigned to the 28th SFS, perform aggression procedures as part of joint-training with the Rapid City Police Department at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City, S.D., Sept. 24, 2017. Security Forces members used this opportunity to build relationships with their civilian counterparts and familiarize their K-9s with areas around the city. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald C. Knechtel)

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SWIFT RESPONSE 17

HOHENFELS, BY, GERMANY
10.15.2017
Courtesy Photo
VIPER COMBAT CAMERA USAREUR
British soldier Pvt. Sunny Hwangbo of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, 105th Squadron handles Vinny, a British Army military working dog, while conducting captured persons transition training during exercise Swift Response 17 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct.15, 2017. Swift Response 17, Phase II is an annual, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise focused on allied airborne forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable multi-national team. The exercise takes place at the JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 2-20, 2017 and includes approximately 7,000 participants from 10 NATO nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zachery Perkins)

Vinny, a British Army military working dog strikes down U.S. Soldier Staff Sgt. William Threadgill of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) (Operations Group) Raptor Observer Coach Trainer Team while conducting captured persons transition training during exercise Swift Response 17 at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct.15, 2017. Swift Response 17, Phase II is an annual, U.S. Army Europe-led exercise focused on allied airborne forces’ ability to quickly and effectively respond to crisis situations as an interoperable multi-national team. The exercise takes place at the JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 2-20, 2017 and includes approximately 7,000 participants from 10 NATO nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zachery Perkins)

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Airman’s best friend; Dynamite Defender Duo

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, OK, UNITED STATES
10.03.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Cody Dowell 
97th Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Stoudemayer, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices proper technique when gripping Zeus, 97th SFS patrol and drug detection dog, as his is antagonized by U.S. Tech. Sgt. Lauren Cox, 97th SFS military working dog handler during a training exercise, Oct. 3, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Stoudemayer joined the Air Force to become a MWD handler and his dream has finally come true.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Stoudemayer, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, commands Zeus, 97th SFS patrol and drug detection dog, to sniff higher to find drugs, during a training exercise, Oct. 3, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Stoudemayer joined the Air Force to become a MWD handler and his dream has finally come true.

Zeus, 97th Security Forces Squadron patrol and drug detection dog, sits down to indicate to his handler U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Stoudemayer 97th SFS military working dog handler that he has detected drugs, during a training exercise, Oct. 3, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Stoudemayer joined the Air Force to become a MWD handler and his dream has finally come true.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Stoudemayer, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs commands on Zeus, 97th SFS patrol and drug detection dog, Oct. 2, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Stoudemayer joined the Air Force to become a MWD handler and his dream has finally come true.

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615th MP conducts culmination training

GRAFENWOEHR, BY, GERMANY
10.18.2017
Photo by Gerhard Seuffert 
Training Support Activity Europe   
U.S. Soldiers with the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade train for Urban Operations at the 7th Army Training Command’s Training Area Grafenwoehr, Oct. 18, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Gerhard Seuffert)

U.S. Soldiers with the 615th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th Military Police Brigade provide security for the company’s upcoming culmination exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Training Area Grafenwoehr, Oct. 18, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Gerhard Seuffert)

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A golden opportunity for Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DE, UNITED STATES
10.25.2017
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Davis 
436th Airlift Wing
Maj. Regina Owen, 436th Medical Operations Squadron psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, introduces Lt. Col. Goldie, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever therapy dog stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., to local area military retirees, Oct. 21, 2017, at The Landings on Dover Air Force Base, Del. As part of Family Advocacy’s outreach during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Owen and Goldie stopped in during Dover AFB Retiree Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis)

Lt. Col. Goldie wears his custom-made Airman Battle Uniform vest donning silver oak leaf clusters, Oct. 19, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie was promoted to his current rank by the Air Force Thunderbirds in September during the 2017 Joint Base Andrews, Md., air show. The purple ribbon worn on his ABU vest is in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Laura Miller, 436th Comptroller Squadron financial analysis officer, pets Lt. Col. Goldie as he visits Team Dover personnel during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Oct.19, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever therapy dog stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Addison Burrows, center, pets Lt. Col. Goldie, the only U.S. Air Force therapy dog visiting personnel on the base as part of Family Advocacy’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach, Oct. 19, 2017, at the Fitness Center on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Addison is the daughter of MaryAnne Burrows, pictured on the left, and Master Sgt. Chris Burrows, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Maj. Regina Owen, 436th Medical Operations Squadron psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and Jennifer Houseman, 436th MDOS Family Advocacy program assistant, both top right, watch Team Dover members pet and talk to U.S. Air Force therapy dog Lt. Col. Goldie, a nine-year-old Golden Retriever, Oct. 19, 2017, in the passenger terminal on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie is stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., and was part of Family Advocacy’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach by going around the base meeting Team Dover personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Lt. Col. Goldie poses for a photo on the flight line in front of a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 20, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie, the only U.S. Air Force therapy dog, is stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., and took part in the 436th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach by visiting Team Dover personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Jennifer Houseman, 436th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy program assistant; Lt. Col. Goldie; Maj. Regina Owen, 436th MDOS psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner; and Ruth Yeboah, 436th MDOS domestic abuse victim advocate, pose for a photo on the flight line in front of a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 20, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie, the only U.S. Air Force therapy dog, is stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., took part in the 436th MDOS Family Advocacy Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach by visiting Team Dover personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Chief Master Sgt. Meshelle Dyer, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations chief enlisted manager, pets Lt. Col. Goldie during his visit to AFMAO, Oct. 20, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie is a nine-year old Golden Retriever therapy dog stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. He is the only therapy dog in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Col. Dawn Lancaster, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations commander, gives Lt. Col. Goldie a treat and a kiss on the nose during his visit with AFMAO personnel, Oct. 20, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Goldie is a nine-year old Golden Retriever therapy dog stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., came to the base to be part of the 436th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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East Coast Iron Dog Competition

GOLDSBORO, NC, UNITED STATES
10.25.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton 
4th Fighter Wing
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Joshua Jones, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion military working dog trainer, right, prepares to unleash Uuriah, 2nd LEB patrol explosive detection dog, on a simulated suspect, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Working dogs and their handlers came from various locations across North Carolina to compete in the East Coast Iron Dog competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Barker, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion military working dog handler, and Marsh, 2nd LEB specialized search dog, engage a simulated threat during the East Coast Iron Dog competition, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. After engaging the threat with simulated gunfire, the team entered a house and arrested a hostile suspect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

Terry Williams, Stantonsburg Police Department canine officer, and Aaron, police working dog, pursue a simulated suspect in a high-risk patrol scenario during the East Coast Iron Dog competition, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. During the scenario, the officer exchanged simulated fire with a suspect, followed him into a house, and released the canine to take him down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

Uuriah, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion patrol explosive detection dog, relaxes before competing in the “Hardest Hit” contest during the East Coast Iron Dog competition, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The competition consisted of a narcotics and explosive detection contest, high-risk patrol scenario with tactical movements, hardest-hitting dog contest, and 2-mile endurance run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

Eeland, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, chases after a simulated suspect in a bite suit during the “Hardest Hit” portion of the East Coast Iron Dog competition, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Dogs and their handlers from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and the Stantonsburg Police Department competed in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

Miko, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, Senior Airman Preston Pearce, 4th SFS MWD handler, center, and Staff Sgt. Austin Craven, 4th SFS MWD trainer, right, embark on a 2-mile run during the last portion of the East Coast Iron Dog competition, Oct. 25, 2017, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The competition consisted of a narcotics and explosive detection contest, high-risk patrol scenario with tactical movements, hardest-hitting dog contest, and ended with a 2-mile endurance run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth Boyton)

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I MIG Birthday Run

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
11.08.2017
Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg 
I Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines, Sailors and military working dogs with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group take part in a command run to honor the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday at Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 8, 2017. The event included remarks from Col. Dawn R. Alonso and Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson. Alonso is the commanding officer and Wilson is the sergeant major of I MIG.

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Closing In

GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES
10.29.2017
Photo by Cpl. Justin Humphreys 
102d Public Affairs Detachment
A Marine Raider and a military working dog with Marine Special Operations Command walk towards a training site, Oct. 29, 2017, at the Port of Gulfport, Miss. The training exercise is a part of Southern Strike 2018, a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise hosted by the Mississippi Air National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Cpl. Justin Humphreys)

 

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Hoe is het nu om een topic te hebben waar niemand op reageert behalve jezelf?

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is hele goeie naslagwerk voor mezelf (en de geinteresseerden)

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Shape-Shifter

OKINAWA, JAPAN
10.05.2017
Photo by Sgt. Rebecca Floto 
III Marine Expeditionary Force Combat Camera
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Gullick, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses with his Military Working Dog (MWD) while training aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. MWD's are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects and for detecting explosives, narcotics and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rosendo Madrigal, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses with his Military Working Dog (MWD) while training aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. MWD's are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects and for detecting explosives, narcotics and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rosendo Madrigal, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses with his Military Working Dog (MWD) while training aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. MWD's are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects and for detecting explosives, narcotics and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Gullick, dog handler, Provost Marshal's Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses with his Military Working Dog (MWD) while training aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. MWD's are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects and for detecting explosives, narcotics and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto)(This image was created using high dynamic range techniques.)

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Ready for Training

CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT
09.01.2017
Courtesy Photo
29th Combat Aviation Brigade
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Task Force Wraith Soldiers and military working dogs with their U.S. Marine handlers from the Directorate of Emergency Services observe an HH-60M aeromedical evacuation helicopter during joint training on September 2 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. This interoperability training provided military working dogs and their handlers an opportunity to become more comfortable around aircraft and allowed Task Force Wraith medics an opportunity to learn how to care for military working dogs. (Courtesy photo)

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Task Force Wraith Soldiers escort military working dogs and their U.S. Marine handlers toward an HH-60M aeromedical evacuation helicopter during joint training on September 2 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. This interoperability training provided military working dogs and their handlers an opportunity to become more comfortable around aircraft and allowed Task Force Wraith medics an opportunity to learn how to care for military working dogs.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Marine military working dog, JoJo, takes a break during joint training held with Soldiers from the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Task Force Wraith on September 1 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. This interoperability training provided military working dogs and their handlers an opportunity to become more comfortable around aircraft and allowed Task Force Wraith medics an opportunity to learn how to care for military working dogs.
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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Task Force Wraith Soldiers escort military working dogs and their U.S. Marine handlers away from an HH-60M aeromedical evacuation helicopter during joint training on September 2 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. This interoperability training provided military working dogs and their handlers an opportunity to become more comfortable around aircraft and allowed Task Force Wraith medics an opportunity to learn how to care for military working dogs. (Courtesy photo)

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Maloney Canine Training Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES
11.29.2017
Photo by Sarah Gross
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District
U.S. Secret Service, James J. Rowley Training Center handler participates in a canine training demonstration for distinguished guests following a groundbreaking ceremony for the Maloney Canine Training Replacement Facility in Beltsville, Maryland, Nov. 29, 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Gross)

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SFS keeps K9s deployment ready

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA, UNITED STATES
11.14.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer
633rd Air Base Wing/Public Affairs
Mmarc, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sniffs out explosive training aids during training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Dogs are trained to point out different elements that can make up an explosive, so they can detect all parts of an explosive exclusively before they’re made by the enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carmen Pontello, 633rd Security Forces Squadron dog handler, watches his dog Max, 633rd SFS military working dog, after finding his target, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Before becoming a military working dog, the dogs are tested to see if they have the skill to work in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carmen Pontello, 633rd Security Forces Squadron dog handler, watches his dog Max, 633rd SFS military working dog, after finding his target, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Before becoming a military working dog, the dogs are tested to see if they have the skill to work in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer)

Max, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs after being commanded to bite, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. As a military working dog handler, handlers must use a specific command voice to get the dogs to react. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer)

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MEU Marines wrap up COMPTUEX with final event

NC, UNITED STATES
12.07.2017
Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Sosner
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Harry, a six year old German Shepherd military working dog with the Law Enforcement Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits to board an aircraft aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the culminating event for Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), Dec. 7, 2017. The exercise allows all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) to join and train in realistic scenarios so the MEU as a whole can meet its Pre-Deployment Training Program objectives prior to their upcoming deployment at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner)

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Military Working Dog Supports Steel Knight 2018

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES
12.07.2017
Courtesy Photo
1st Marine Division
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lotor, a military working dog with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in exercise Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 7, 2017. Steel Knight is an annual exercise providing effective and intense training in an expeditionary environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lotor, a military working dog with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 6, 2017. Steel Knight provides effective and intense training in an expeditionary environment to ensure the 1st MARDIV remains combat-ready, interoperable, deployable on a short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexa M. Hernandez)

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K9 honored for years dedicated to service

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WA, UNITED STATES
11.30.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Laine
92d Air Refueling Wing
Military Working Dog Oxigen sits beside Staff Sgt. Thomas Newman, 92nd Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, following her retirement ceremony Nov. 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Newman was Oxigen’s third and final handler during her last two years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Whitney Laine

Maj. Cameron Maher, 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander, initiates the ceremonial act of the passing of the leash from Staff Sgt. Justin Benfer, 92nd SFS kennel master, to the new owner, Staff Sgt. Thomas Newman, 92nd SFS Military Working Dog handler, during MWD Oxigen’s retirement ceremony Nov. 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Oxigen was adopted by her last handler, Newman, after eight years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Whitney Laine)

Military Working Dog Oxigen receives a certificate of Meritorious Service Nov. 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Oxigen retired after eight years of dedicated military service as a patrol explosive detection dog. She devoted more than 207 hours conducting explosive sweeps, U.S. Secret Service support and Department of State coverage for multiple dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Whitney Laine)

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Aviano’s first responders exercise defense capabilities

AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY, ITALY, ITALY
12.07.2017
Photo by Senior Airman Cory Bush
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
As part of a readiness exercise from Dec. 2 - 8, 2017, Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participated in a simulated intruder attack scenario Dec. 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Buddy Care and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Defense skills. This exercise took place in preparation for exercises the 31st FW will be participating in throughout 2018.

As part of a readiness exercise from Dec. 2 - 8, 2017, Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participated in a simulated intruder attack scenario Dec. 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Buddy Care and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Defense skills. This exercise took place in preparation for exercises the 31st FW will be participating in throughout 2018.

Staff Sgt. Douglas Bradshaw, 31st Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, guards his post during a simulated intruder attack scenario during a readiness exercise, Dec. 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Defenders are the first line of personnel defense in a real-world event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

As part of a readiness exercise from Dec. 2 - 8, 2017, Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing participated in a simulated intruder attack scenario Dec. 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The training emphasized on increasing overall readiness and improving general military knowledge of Self-Aid Buddy Care and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Defense skills. This exercise took place in preparation for exercises the 31st FW will be participating in throughout 2018.

Defenders from the 31st Security Force Squadron respond to a simulated intruder attack scenario during a readiness exercise, Dec. 7, 2017, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Defenders are the first line of personnel defense in a real-world event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Team Mildenhall suffers loss of third MWD in 2017

RAF MILDENHALL, SFK, UNITED KINGDOM
12.20.2017
Photo by Karen Abeyasekere
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Douglas, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, shares stories of his former K-9 partner, MWD Gina, at the memorial ceremony in her honor at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 20, 2017. Gina passed away Nov. 27, following the discovery of an inoperable tumor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Gina sits for a photograph on RAF Mildenhall, England, June 23, 2016. Gina passed away Nov. 27, 2017, following the discovery of an inoperable tumor. The 10-year-old MWD, a narcotics-detector dog, served at RAF Mildenhall for eight-and-a-half years, and a memorial service was held to celebrate her life Dec. 20, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tenley Long)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lawrence Wyatt Jr., 100th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Debbie Black, 100th SFS kennel maid Dec. 20, 2017, on behalf of Military Working Dog Gina, who passed away Nov. 27. Black, was going to adopt Gina when she was due to retire in August 2018 and had cared for Gina since the MWD’s first day at RAF Mildenhall in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Military Working Dog Gina’s belongings and ashes sit on display at the memorial ceremony held in her honor at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 20, 2017. Gina passed away Nov. 27, following the discovery of an inoperable tumor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Handlers from the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog section give a final salute to MWD Gina at a memorial ceremony held in her honor at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 20, 2017. Gina passed away Nov. 27, following the discovery of an inoperable tumor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Scott honors military working dog's service

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, UNITED STATES
10.07.2017
Photo by Senior Airman Tristin English
375th Air Mobility Wing
A memorial service honors Military Working Dog Satin N591 on Oct. 12, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He enjoyed the life of retirement before passing away after his battle with cancer. Satin's accomplishments included protection the president of the United States, important world leaders, and his fellow servicemen and servicewomen. "This guy was a beast on detection and would sink his teeth in you as well," said Tech. Sgt. Bryan Dell with the 375th Security Forces Squadron. Satin served a tour in both Afghanistan and Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristin English)

A memorial service honors Military Working Dog Satin N591 on Oct. 12, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He enjoyed the life of retirement before passing away after his battle with cancer. Satin's accomplishments included protection the president of the United States, important world leaders, and his fellow servicemen and servicewomen. "This guy was a beast on detection and would sink his teeth in you as well," said Tech. Sgt. Bryan Dell with the 375th Security Forces Squadron. Satin served a tour in both Afghanistan and Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristin English)

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It's a hard bark life

KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN
12.12.2017
Photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin
18th Wing Public Affairs
Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sniffs for out of place scents during roadway training Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, charges toward U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Savella, 18th SFS military working dog handler, during controlled aggression training Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Savella, 18th SFS military working dog handler, works on controlled aggression training with Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryan Savella (left) and Senior Airman Jessica Reyes (right), both 18th SFS military working dog handlers, work on controlled aggression training with Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The military working dog mission at the 18th Wing is to provide a physiological deterrence for anyone trying to gain access to an installation without proper authorization, patrolling the base and providing detection of explosives and drugs capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

Aly, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break during controlled aggression training Dec. 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The relationship between handler and dog is strengthened through countless hours of training and time spent together completing their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)

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High-value target acquisition

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
12.01.2017
Photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon
Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
A Marine raider with 1st Marine Raider Battalion gives coordinates for an evacuation during a training exercise to capture and evacuate a high-value target on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018. MARSOC is tasked to train, organize, equip and deploy task organized, scalable and responsive U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Forces worldwide to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and direct action in support of combatant commanders and other agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Sgt. Roy, a military working dog with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, prepares to exercise capturing and evacuating a high-value target on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018. The working dogs are trained in tracking scents and explosives, as well as attacking and subduing any threats or targets that MARSOC Marines may encounter, while in a deployed environment. MARSOC is tasked to train, organize, equip and deploy task organized, scalable and responsive U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Forces worldwide to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and direct action in support of combatant commanders and other agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Sgt. Roy, a military working dog with 1st Marine Raider Battalion, detects an improvised explosive device while training to capture and evacuate a high-value target on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018. The working dogs are trained in tracking scents and explosives, as well as attacking and subduing any threats or targets that MARSOC Marines may encounter, while in a deployed environment. MARSOC is tasked to train, organize, equip and deploy task organized, scalable and responsive U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Forces worldwide to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and direct action in support of combatant commanders and other agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Marine raiders with 1st Marine Raider Battalion breach and clear a room during an exercise to capture and evacuate a high-value target on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10, 2018. MARSOC is tasked to train, organize, equip and deploy task organized, scalable and responsive U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Forces worldwide to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and direct action in support of combatant commanders and other agencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Dylan Chagnon)

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I MEF conducts K-9 drills during Native Fury 18

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
01.16.2018
Photo by Cpl. Travis Jordan
Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
FUJAIRAH NAVAL BASE, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 17, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Hobcker, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, prepares to demonstrate the Five Phases of Aggression drill with his K-9 “Argo” during exercise Native Fury 18. The exercise is designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between the UAE and the U.S. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)

FUJAIRAH NAVAL BASE, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 17, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Hobcker, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, commands his K-9 “Argo” to pursue a simulated combatant during exercise Native Fury 18. The exercise is designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between the UAE and the U.S. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)

FUJAIRAH NAVAL BASE, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 17, 2018) K-9 “Argo” makes contact with a simulated combatant after receiving the command from U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Hobcker (right), a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, during exercise Native Fury 18. The exercise is designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between the UAE and the U.S. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)

FUJAIRAH NAVAL BASE, United Arab Emirates (Jan. 17, 2018) K-9 “Argo” takes down a simulated combatant after receiving orders from his handler U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Hobcker (left), a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, during exercise Native Fury 18. The exercise is designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force Marines and Sailors in maritime prepositioning force operations and aims to increase proficiency, expand levels of cooperation, enhance maritime capabilities, and promote long-term regional stability and interoperability between the UAE and the U.S. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Travis Jordan/Released)

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Guns Up

TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES
01.21.2018
Courtesy Photo
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms
Sgt. Lary, a military working dog, and Cpl. Kevin Kelly, military working dog handler, attached to 2nd Law Enforcement battalion, waits to conduct training on the combat metal detector lane on range 114 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 18, 2018, as a part of Integrated Training Exercise 2-18. The purpose of ITX is to create a challenging, realistic training environment that produces combat-ready forces capable of operating as an integrated MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. William Chockey)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DE, UNITED STATES
01.24.2018
Photo by Roland Balik
436th Airlift Wing
Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler and current owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg accompanied her father as they walked through the cordon. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Miller, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 aerospace maintenance journeyman and Base Honor Guard member, plays Taps as retired Military Working Dog Rico is carried by his owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016 after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Seizing the day: Marines enhance tactical skills

CAMP GEIGER, NC, UNITED STATES
01.24.2018
Photo by Pfc. Heather Atherton
II Marine Expeditionary Force
Marines with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepare to clear a compound during a field exercise at Camp Geiger, N.C., Jan. 24, 2018. The training allowed Marines to practice company-level operations such as patrolling and detainee handling along with other skills vital to the battalion’s mission. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Heather Atherton)

Lance Cpl. Colin Watson, a dog handler with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, orders his military working dog to advance to the front of a formation during a Military Operation in Urban Terrain exercise at Camp Geiger, N.C., Jan. 24, 2018. The training allowed Marines to practice company-level operations such as patrolling and detainee handling along with other skills vital to the battalion’s mission. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Heather Atherton)

Lance Cpl. Colin Watson, a dog handler with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, prepares to give his military working dog a command during a Military Operation in Urban Terrain exercise at Camp Geiger, N.C., Jan. 24, 2018. The training allowed Marines to practice company-level operations such as patrolling and detainee handling along with other skills vital to the battalion’s mission. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Heather Atherton)

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MWDs and their partners keep guard aboard MCBH

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES
01.24.2018
Photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Cpl. Stevie Ezzell, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshall’s Office, provides security with his dog, Pedro, as police officers arrest a simulated victim during a night exercise at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 24, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Cpl. Stevie Ezzell, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshall’s Office, detains a simulated victim with his dog, Pedro, during a night exercise at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 24, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Military police officers with the Provost Marshall’s Office, detain a simulated victim during a night exercise at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 24, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Cpl. Stevie Ezzell, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshall’s Office, escorts a detainee with his dog, Pedro, during a night exercise at the Kahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 24, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)