Foto's Military Working Dogs (MWD)

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SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES
08.06.2016
Petty Officer 2nd Class James Grant, a maritime enforcement specialist and dog handler assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101 in Seattle, conducts explosives detection operations next to Lake Washington with canine Sonya during the annual Seattle Seafair event, Aug. 6, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, supports the detection and deterrence of potential threats during Seafair events.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ayla Kelley.)

Military Working Dog Chico looks down at his handler Staff Sgt. Tyler Shears, 460th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron Security Forces MWD handler, July 19, 2016, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. The MWD trainers work together with their canine companions on a daily basis and must maintain the health and well-being of the dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spradling/Released)

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POULSBO, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2016) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Derek Bruton, assigned to Naval Base Kitsap Canine Unit, introduces "Turbo," the military working dog, to participants during the annual Touch-a-Truck Event at the Poulsbo Village Shopping Center parking lot. The free expo provides the community the opportunity to touch and see the many work vehicles in the community and interact with the civil services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles D. Gaddis IV/Released)

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SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES
08.06.2016
Coast Guard members of Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101 in Seattle, conduct explosives detection operations with canines Sonya and Luna during the annual Seattle Seafair event next to Lake Washington, Aug. 6, 2016. The canine explosive detection teams are one of the three special MSST capabilities, and are used throughout Seafair events in coordination with local law enforcement agencies.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ayla Kelley.

Petty Officer 2nd Class James Grant, a maritime enforcement specialist and dog handler assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101 in Seattle, introduces canine Sonya to children attending Seafair festivities next to Lake Washington in Seattle, Aug. 6, 2016. Coast Guard crews partnered with state and local agencies to coordinate safety and security operations for those working at and attending Seafair.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ayla Kelley.

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AFSOUTH facilitates new capability in Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
08.04.2016
Uruguayan military members train with their military working dogs during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 4, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

Uruguayan military members train with their military working dogs during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 12, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

A Uruguayan military member traisn with his military working dog during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 3, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

A military working dog trains on patrol, detainment, and detection during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 11, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

A military working dog trains on patrol, detainment, and detection during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 11, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

Uruguayan military members train with their military working dogs during a nine day training event facilitated by 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 11, 2016. (Courtesy Photo)

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Military Working Dog Sniffs out His Target

STUTTGART, BW, GERMANY
08.11.2016
A U.S. military working dog assigned to 92nd Military Police Company uses his keen sense of smell to help locate his objective as part of a training exercise in which the working dog is required to find a specific item within a set amount of time. This training exercise took place on Panzer Kaserne, Boeblingen, Germany, Aug. 11, 2016. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Jason Johnston/Released)

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Locals Tour Ongoing Seabee Construction at Search Dog Training Center

SANTA PAULA, UNITED STATES
08.11.2016
SANTA PAULA, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2016) – Emily Fisk, a dog trainer, leads her search dog Skye atop a rubble pile obstacle during a tour of the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation’s Training Center facility. The rubble pile was constructed by Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 25, and is one of many training facilities they built at the center to simulate realistic disaster scenarios for search dogs under the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Hooper/Released)

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More than a 'tool'

MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID, UNITED STATES
08.11.2016
366th Security Forces Squadron working dog handlers pose for a photo after a memorial ceremoy for military working dog Vvass Aug. 11, 2016, at Liberty Chapel on Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Vvass deployed twice as a Gunfighter serving in various locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Military working dogs have been an integral part of military strategy from the Roman Army to the trenches of World Wars I and II. Today, 366th Security Forces Squadron handlers place their lives in the paws of their canine counterparts overseas and at home, relying on them to search-out contraband and take down terrorists. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse)

Vvass, 366th Security Forces military working dog, plays in the snow Nov. 11, 2015, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Vvass enjoyed having fun and being the "goofy" dog. (Courtesy Photo)

Vvass, 366th Security Forces military working dog, poses for a photo on a chair in the kennel masters office at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Vvass recently passed while he was on his second deployment. (Courtesy Photo)

Vvass, 366th Security Forces military working dog, sinks his teeth in to the back of a decoy November of 2015 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Despite his sometimes ferocious nature on the job, Vvass was a favorite in the SFS dog kennel, described as "the goofy dog." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor J. Marth/Released)

Staff Sgt. Lucas Medelez, 366th Security Forces military working dog handler, pats Vvass, 366th SFS military working dog, after a bite demo Aug. 21, 2015 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Vvass was the first dog Medelez was certified on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier/Released)

366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers hang their carabiners on fellow working dog Vvass' kennel during the memorial ceremony Aug. 11, 2016, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The handlers personalized how they paid respect to Vvass compared to the traditional lying of the badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L. Mosier/Released)

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More than a 'tool'
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy L.

Zo waar, ze zijn zoveel meer dan "gereedschap ". Je bent dag en nacht samen en afhankelijk van elkaar. Je hond van jou en jij van je hond, je moet het samen doen. Het is gewoon je allerbeste maat.

Mooie foto's weer!

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JTF-Bravo K9s take to the sky

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, HONDURAS
08.15.2016
U.S. Army Spc. Mariah Ridge, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and her MWD, Jaska, walk toward a UH-60L Black Hawk during K9 hoist evacuation training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. To get the dogs familiarized with the aircraft, their handlers brought them around the helicopter and sat with them inside while the blades were turning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spc. Harley Reno, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and his MWD, Kyra, are secured to a hoist during training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. The MWD handlers and their dogs first were attached to the hoist while the aircraft was off and on the ground, before moving out to the field for the live portion of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spc. Mariah Ridge, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and her MWD, Jaska, ride a hoist to a UH-60L Black Hawk during training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. Ridge was one of three MWD handlers who trained on hoist operations for the first time with their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jun Ma, a flight paramedic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, helps U.S. Army Spc. Courtney Moreland, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, secure herself to her MWD, Puma, during K9 hoist evacuation training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. Moreland and Puma were one of three JSF MWD teams to be hoisted, one-by-one, 30 feet into the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spc. Courtney Moreland, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and her MWD, Puma, ride a hoist to a UH-60L Black Hawk during training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. The hoist training is vital to get the MWDs and their handlers familiar with the aircraft, because if either the MWD or its handler are injured they can be medically evacuated by hoist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jun Ma, a flight paramedic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, signals to U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Briones, 1-228th AVN crew chief, to raise a hoist attached to U.S. Army Spc. Courtney Moreland, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and her MWD, Puma, during training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. Although this was the first time for these three particular JSF MWD teams to be hoisted together, the 1-228th AVN regularly conducts hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spc. Mariah Ridge, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, and her MWD, Jaska, ride a hoist to a UH-60L Black Hawk during training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. Ridge was one of three MWD handlers who trained on hoist operations for the first time with their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spcs. Courtney Moreland and Harley Reno, both military working dog handlers assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, look at the face of Reno’s MWD, Kyra, during K9 hoist evacuation training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. MWD handlers are responsible for the care and training of their service dog, which contributes to a variety of operations abroad and installation security at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

U.S. Army Spc. Mariah Ridge, a military working dog handler assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces, laughs at her MWD, Jaska, during K9 hoist evacuation training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, August 15, 2016. Although the MWDs and their handlers were training in 90 degree, 100 percent humidity weather, they managed to stay in good spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

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1st Law Enforcement Battalion Trains with Military Working Dogs Daily to Strengthen Communication Between Handler and K-9

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
08.15.2016
Uurzua, a military working dog with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, patiently awaits a command from his handler, Sgt. Dustin Campbell, during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016. Uurzua and Campbell participate in various training exercises on a daily basis to strengthen their bond and effectiveness in communication. The team demonstrates their ability to respond to a time-sensitive situation when they are challenged with real-life scenarios. Campbell has been working with Uurzua since April 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

Uurzua, a military working dog, bites Cpl. Ramon Valencia, a military dog handler, while in a bite suit during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016. Uurzua demonstrates his aggression and effectiveness in responding to a time-sensitive situation during a real-life training scenario. Military working dog handlers work with their K-9s on a daily basis, enhancing their ability to communicate and perform mission-essential tasks in an effective manner. Valencia, a native of Redding, Calif., serves with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

Cpl. Derek Rea, a military working dog handler, conducts detection drills with Cane, his detection dog during a validation exercise in vacant barracks rooms at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016. Validation is a requirement among all dog handlers. During a validation, Rea must demonstrate effective communication to accurately detect hidden items with Cane. Rea has been working with Cane, a Labrador retriever, since September 2015. Rea, a native of Springfield, Mo., serves with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

Cpl. Ramon Valencia, a military working dog handler, sends Red, his detection dog, into a barracks room to locate and alert him of any suspicious items during training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016. This training helps strengthen the effectiveness of the communication between K-9 and handler, as well as enhances the understanding of each other’s behavior in real-life situations. Valencia has been working with Red, a Labrador retriever, since May 2015. Valencia, a native of Redding, Calif., serves with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bradley J. Morrow)

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Force Protection Officers and Military Dog Handler ACW Tahlea Matthews stands watch over F/A-18F Super Hornets at RAAF Base Darwin (2016)

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MCAS Joint K-9 Traning

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN
08.24.2016
U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines from Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Military working dog, Kuko, participates in basic obedience training in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Cpl. Taylor Torrence, from Fairfield, Calif., hydrates his military working dog, Eesther, following basic obedience training in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Cpl. David Hernandez, a member of the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), practices basic obedience training with his military working dog, Ella. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)

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Marines, Japanese conduct joint K-9 training

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN
08.24.2016
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handler searches for hidden explosives during joint training with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit and Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives, narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. Marines placed explosives in hidden locations before handlers and their K-9’s arrived, resulting in a more cautious and thorough search, increasing the overall training effectiveness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handler rewards his K-9 after finding hidden explosives during joint training with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit and Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. Handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics, conducting patrols and human tracking in order to become a more effective team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters officer searches for hidden explosives during joint training with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit military working dog handlers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 24, 2016. U.S. and Japanese handlers escorted their K-9’s to locate explosives hidden throughout the stations old furniture store. Handlers and their dogs later conducted evacuation training at the Penny Lake baseball field where they simulated reacting to a bomb threat. The area was set up as if residents had already evacuated the area and left their personal belongings behind. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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08.24.2016
Courtesy Photo
Navy Media Content Services
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2016) Cpl. Taylor Torrence, from Fairfield, Calif., wears a protective bite suit while training military working dog, Kuko, aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Master-At-Arms 1st Class Justin Treml, assigned to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Department, lays a flag over the kennels of two recently deceased Military Working Dog at a remembrance ceremony for them onboard CFAS Aug. 23, 2016. The MWDs had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember their service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Master-At-Arms 1st Class Justin Treml, assigned to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Department, speaks at a remembrance ceremony for two Military Workings Dogs held onboard CFAS Aug. 23, 2016. The MWDs had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember their service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Master-At-Arms 2nd Class Nicholas Byers, assigned to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Department, receives an award for his Military Working Dog at a remembrance ceremony for two Military Workings Dogs held onboard CFAS Aug. 23, 2016. Byers was the handler for one of the MWDs, who had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember the MWDs service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force musician performs “Taps” at a remembrance ceremony for two Military Workings Dogs held onboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Aug. 23, 2016. The MWDs had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember their service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Sailors salute as the National Anthem is played at a remembrance ceremony for two Military Workings Dogs held onboard Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Aug. 23, 2016. The MWDs had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember their service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 23, 2016) Master-At-Arms 2nd class Justin Shields, assigned to Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo Security Department, and his Military Working Dog pay their respects at a remembrance ceremony for two MWDs held onboard CFAS Aug. 23, 2016. The MWDs had died recently after complications during illness. The memorial was held to remember their service and recognize their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristopher S. Haley/Released)

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National Dog Day with Military Working Dogs

EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES
08.26.2016
Pfc. Austin Vecciarelli, assigned to the 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, guides Joker, a patrol explosive detection dog, through the obstacle course at the detachment's K-9 kennel at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

Pfc. Austin Vecciarelli, assigned to the 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, receives a "hug" from Joker, a patrol explosive detection dog, at the detachment's K-9 kennel at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

Pfc. Jackson Darling, assigned to the 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, handles Toto, a patrol explosive detection dog, at the detachment's K-9 kennel at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

Pfc. Jackson Darling, 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, handles Toto, a patrol explosive detection dog, at the detachment's K-9 kennel, at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

Pfc. Jackson Darling, assigned to the 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, allows Toto, a patrol explosive detection dog, to pose for a photo at the detachment's K-9 kennel at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

Joker, a patrol explosive detection dog assigned to the 513th Military Police Detachment, 93rd Military Police Battalion, clears at obstacle at the detachment's obstacle course at Fort Bliss Aug. 26, 2016. (Photo by Wendy Brown, Fort Bliss Bugle)

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Dogs on duty

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC, UNITED STATES
08.26.2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Mussio, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, focuses Astra, 20th SFS MWD, while Airman 1st Class Kelsey Tucker, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, takes her portrait at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 26, 2016. The 20th SFS canine unit trains German Sheppard and Belgian Malinois dogs to be able to detect narcotics and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VA, UNITED STATES
08.02.2016
Sergeant Shawn R. Edens (right) and Cpl. Braxton H. Rico (left) pose for a picture with Segal (middle) before the 2016 National Night Out begins outside of Lincoln Military Housing aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Aug. 2. The purpose of the event is to strengthen relationships between police forces and community partnerships while increasing public awareness of Quantico’s Security Battalion. Edens and Rico are assigned to Security Battalion aboard MCB Quantico. Segal is a German shepherd who was Edens’ last dog to handle, but is now Rico’s first.

[mosquito1980]

De Japanse honden hebben beduidend minder om hun nek, ziet er toch een stuk vriendelijker uit.
De Amerikanen hebben tot en met een prongcollar om de nek van een Labrador

[korthaar]

De Japanse honden hebben beduidend minder om hun nek, ziet er toch een stuk vriendelijker uit.
De Amerikanen hebben tot en met een prongcollar om de nek van een Labrador

Wat hebben de hondjes van ons het dan toch goe hè, zonder al die prolaria.

[mosquito1980]

De Japanse honden hebben beduidend minder om hun nek, ziet er toch een stuk vriendelijker uit.
De Amerikanen hebben tot en met een prongcollar om de nek van een Labrador

Wat hebben de hondjes van ons het dan toch goe hè, zonder al die prolaria.

Ja, onze softies

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Hangar bay dog-day

AT SEA
09.02.2016
ABOARD USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6), At Sea, (Sept. 2, 2016) - Cpl. Taylor W. Torrence spends a moment with his partner, Eesther, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), while waiting to depart for a training mission as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, at sea, Sept. 2, 2016.
Torrence, a native of Fairfield, California, is a combat tracking-dog handler with the 31st MEU's Maritime Raid Force. Eesther is a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, and a combat tracking dog with the 31st MEU MRF.
The hangar bay is a common feature of amphibious assault ships, where Marines and Sailors maintain aircraft; troops gather before departing ship; and, occasionally, where the ship's crew go to get a breath of fresh air when the doors are open throughout the day.
The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and combines air-ground-logistics into a single team capable of addressing a range of military operations in the Asia-Pacific region – from force projection and maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in cooperation with host countries and partner militaries. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish/Released)

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Get Em'

KADENA AIR FORCE BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN
09.06.2016
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Byrd, dog handler, Provost Marshall’s Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, catches Military Working Dog (MWD) Bbutler while decoying as an aggressor during training aboard Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept 6, 2016. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Byrd, dog handler, Provost Marshall’s Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, catches Military Working Dog (MWD) Bbutler while decoying as an aggressor during training aboard Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept 6, 2016. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

Bbutler, a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog (MWD) assigned to the Provost Marshall’s Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses for a photo before practicing aggression while training aboard Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, Sept 6, 2016. MWD Bbutler was born February of 2009 aboard Lackland Air Force base and was assigned to Okinawa in June of 2010. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Cpl. Allison Lotz/Released)

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MWDs: Working hand-in-paw to remain combat ready

HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES
08.22.2016
Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, sits alongside Staff Sgt. George Garcia, a military working dog handler with the 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Handlers and dogs are responsible for providing the base with narcotic and explosive detection as well as patrol work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, bites down on the padded suit of Senior Airmen Dustin Reed, a military working dog handler with the 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Constant training allows the 1st SOSFS military working dogs to be combat ready for operations anytime, anyplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, chews on his toy following bite training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Positive reinforcement is one of the primary means of training MWDs.. Once a dog has performed his duties correctly during training and demonstrations, they are rewarded with a toy for complying with their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, sprints for his toy at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2016. Once a dog has performed his duties correctly during training and demonstrations, they are rewarded with a toy for complying with their handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, shares a moment with Staff Sgt. George Garcia, a military working dog handler with the 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 26, 2016. Garcia and Ziko have been partners for more than a year. Handlers and dogs are responsible for providing the base with narcotic and explosive detection as well as patrol work.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, waits to conduct searches of vehicles at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Handlers and dogs are responsible for providing the base with narcotic and explosive detection as well as patrol work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, bites down on the padded suit of Senior Airman Dustin Reed, a military working dog handler with the 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Constant training allows 1st SOSFS military working dogs to be combat ready for operations anytime, anyplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, bites down on the padded suit of Senior Airman Dustin Reed, a military working dog handler with the 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 22, 2016. Constant training allows 1st SOSFS military working dogs to be combat ready for operations anytime, anyplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

Ziko, a military working dog with the 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron, sits alongside Staff Sgt. George Garcia, a military working dog handler with 1st SOSFS, at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 26, 2016. Garcia and Ziko have been partners for more than a year. Handlers and dogs are responsible for providing the base with narcotic and explosive detection as well as patrol work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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Military Working Dog handlers train at Naval Base Kitsap

SILVERDALE, WA, UNITED STATES
09.13.2016
160913-N-ZP059-0043 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Anthony Rouillard works with his Military Working Dog (MWD) Ring on detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

160913-N-ZP059-261 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Anthony Rouillard rewards his Military Working Dog (MWD) Ring after a positive identification during detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

160913-N-ZP059-0593 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Derek Bruton works his Military Working Dog (MWD) Turbo during detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

160913-N-ZP059-0665 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Derek Bruton rewards his Military Working Dog (MWD) Turbo after a positive identification during detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

160913-N-ZP059-0712 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Dustin Ahlschwede works his Military Working Dog (MWD) Lena during detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

160913-N-ZP059-0389 SILVERDALE Wash., (Sep. 13, 2016) – Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Edna Soto works her Military Working Dog (MWD) Denny during detection training. There are 13 MWDs on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor that are maintained, trained, and utilized daily in support of NBK and its tenant commands. This photo has been altered for security purposes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob G. Sisco/Released)

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Exercise Capital Shield 2016

FORT BELVOIR, VA, UNITED STATES
09.13.2016
U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., encounter an active shooter with a hostage during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., encounter an active shooter with a hostage during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., spray an active shooter with simulated OC spray during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., use their K9 element to incapacitate an active shooter during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., use their K9 element to incapacitate an active shooter during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., secure an active shooter during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW) Special Reaction Team, The Old Guard 289 Military Police (MP) Company, Fort Meyer, Va. and MP Dog, Bently, subdue a suspect during the National Capital Region Exercise/Active Shooter Scenario in Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ashley Marble)

U.S. Soldiers assigned to The Old Guard 289th Military Police Company's Special Reaction Team, Fort Myer, Va., move to clear the area during the active shooter response training portion of Exercise Capital Shield 2016 at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Exercises such as Capital Shield help service members prepare to support state and federal first responders in any type of contingency situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bernardus Pol)

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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

AL UDEID AIR BASE, QATAR
09.15.2016
Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares food for military working dogs Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs patrol all of the coalition facilities regularly. Having MWDs in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility enables them to achieve increased detection capabilities of personnel, explosives and narcotics and deter the enemy through aggressive patrolling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers and their assigned dogs maintain a secure operating environment by preventing the introduction of explosives onto Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, through explosive detection. They directly support the Vehicle Search Area and detection sweeps around critical assets and provide psychological deterrence by conducting foot patrols and presence patrols around populated areas or high traffic areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares the water hose to clean his dog’s, Grim, kennel Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ESFS has the second largest kennel in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. The MWD and handler are teamed at their respective home stations and deploy together around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares his dog, Grim, for training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs and their handlers directly support the Vehicle Search Area and detection sweeps around critical assets on base. They patrol all of the coalition facilities regularly to ensure the safety of Team AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his dog, Grim, after completing a training scenario Sept. 16, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs and their handlers work throughout the region to support detection and deterrence efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites his toy while taking a break in training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MWD team is incorporated into security forces operations that ensure the security of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by as he listens to his handler’s commands during training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Handlers train their assigned MWD daily to maintain their basic level of proficiency and advance their skills. The MWDs are exposed to new tasks regularly as training tools and techniques evolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by as Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th ESFS MWD handler, inspects an individual during a training scenario Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There are two main types of MWDs in the Air Force: explosive detector dogs and narcotic detector dogs. In addition, the MWDs can also be trained to bite and hold suspects to affect an apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, restrains his dog, Grim, during training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWD’s main mission at AUAB is to maintain a secure operating environment by preventing the introduction of explosives onto the base through explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a bite out of Staff Sgt. Tyler Sexton’s, 379th ESFS MWD handler, padded sleeves during a training scenario Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Grim is a detection patrol dog. MWDs and their handlers assist fellow security forces members in daily operations to protect the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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MSST New York conducts security sweeps during the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

NY, UNITED STATES
09.21.2016
NEW YORK - Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Antis, a dog handler with Marine Safety and Security Team 91106 in New York, leads Ryder, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, in a sweep at the Pier 6-Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, following the United Nations General Assembly, September 21, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program enhances the detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands and waterside installations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke.)

Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Antis, a dog handler with Marine Safety and Security Team 91106 in New York, leads Ryder, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, in a sweep of a building following the United Nations General Assembly at the Pier 6-Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, September 21, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program enhances the detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands and waterside installations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke.)

Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Antis, a dog handler with Marine Safety and Security Team 91106 in New York, leads Ryder, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, in a sweep at the Pier 6-Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, following the United Nations General Assembly, September 21, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program enhances the detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands and waterside installations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke.)

Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Antis, a dog handler with Marine Safety and Security Team 91106 in New York, leads Ryder, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, in a sweep of a building following the United Nations General Assembly at the Pier 6-Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, September 21, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program enhances the detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands and waterside installations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke.)

Petty Officer 1st Class Nick Antis, a dog handler with Marine Safety and Security Team 91106 in New York, takes a break with Ryder, a Belgian Malinois explosives detection canine, in a sweep of a building following the United Nations General Assembly at the Pier 6-Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City, September 21, 2016. The Coast Guard canine explosives detection program enhances the detection and deterrence capabilities in the maritime environment, adjacent lands and waterside installations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Clarke.)