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U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) employ a military working dog on a raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT), near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2019. RUT is part of the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program and provides the unit an opportunity to train in an unfamiliar, urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reyes)

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT), near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2019. RUT is part of the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program and provides the unit an opportunity to train in an unfamiliar, urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reyes)

U.S. Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) employ a military working dog on a raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT), near Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 4, 2019. RUT is part of the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program and provides the unit an opportunity to train in an unfamiliar, urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reyes)

A U.S. Marine Corps military dog, Larry, is prepared to go with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is prepared to conduct a raid during Realistic Urban Training (RUT) on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 9, 2019. RUT provides an opportunity to train in an unfamiliar, urban environment as the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tanner Seims)

Dutch KCT operator and his K9 on the lookout while members of the Afghan Territorial Force 888 carry out a raid against suspected Taliban insurgents, 2019

Rest in peace, retired MWD Siska (M739), @USNavy. Photo: Sarah Carver

“On June 19, 2019 in Syria, MWD Mminto (V527) was shot 3 times in the chest during a firefight and did not make it. He was a hell of dog and ended up saving multiple soldiers’ lives by sacrificing his. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about what happened that morning.”

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES
02.25.2019
Callie, a 26-month-old Dutch shepherd, is one of the newest additions to the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron in Louisville, Ky. She is the Kentucky Air Guard's first member of the 123rd Search and Rescue K-9 program, making her the only search and rescue dog in the entire Department of Defense.

JBLM, WA, UNITED STATES
03.13.2019
B-roll of military working dogs and their handlers training on aviation operations. Includes shots of dogs and handlers boarding, traveling on and exiting Blackhawk helicopters.

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, TX, UNITED STATES
07.10.2019
Military Working Dog Axa passed away on June 10, 2019. One of her handlers, SSgt Nicholas Carmona, talks about the time he had with her. Axa's hard work and dedication to her handlers and her work, made her a valuable asset to the Air Force and the nation as a whole.

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
07.30.2019
Military working dog and multipurpose canine handlers from multiple agencies and services participate in a subject matter expert exchange hosted by 1st Marine Raider Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 24, 2019. The purpose of the MARSOC-hosted SMEE was to bring canine handlers together from different agencies and branches to conduct maritime and land training while exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT
07.24.2019
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathyrn Malone, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pets her MWD, Uurska, while preparing to conduct a patrol at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 24, 2019. Malone and Uurska are both deployed from the 55th Security Forces Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Martinez)

THULE AIR BASE, GREENLAND
THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – Staff Sgt. Jake Davis and Aazuro, 821st Security Forces Squadron military working dog team, sweep their area of responsibility for potential risks at Thule Air Base, Greenland, July 18, 2019. Davis and Aazuro are stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, with the 21st SFS. The squadron sends a MWD team to Greenland to provide security throughout the year and especially during port season. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

VICENZA, ITALY
07.15.2019
Public Health Activity Italy, Animal Care Specialists training at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy from June 10-14, 2019. (U.S. Army by Paolo Bovo)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN
05.24.2019
Gina, a military working dog assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron, takes down a decoy during Yokota's 2019 National Police Week Hard Dog Fast Dog competition, May 24, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Fifteen teams competed in the three competitions: Iron Dog competition, Hard Dog Fast Dog competition, Top Dog competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

TOKYO, JAPAN
08.05.2019
Topa, a military working dog, proving capable of retirement.

Hammetime schreef:Mooie foto's zeg, wat een superhonden!

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, RP, GERMANY
08.01.2019
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, left, conduct training with Mike, an MWD, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, August 1, 2019. Handlers wear protective gear to allow MWDs to practice correctly subduing a suspect with minimal injury to the handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
07.24.2019
The purpose of the MARSOC-hosted SMEE was to bring canine handlers together from different agencies and branches to conduct maritime and land-based training while exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES
08.10.2019
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein meets Callie, the only search-and-rescue dog in the Department of Defense, and her handler, Master Sgt. Rudy Parsons, a pararescueman in the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, during a tour of the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 10, 2019. Goldfein toured various work centers, learning about the unique mission sets of the 123rd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Horton)

TRAVIS AFB, CA, UNITED STATES
08.06.2019
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexa Ammerman, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, runs with MWD Aaraphao, during the 60th SFS National Night Out Aug. 6, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The event included a demonstration by military working dogs, live music and a variety of activities for children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES
08.19.2019
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kristina Boettcher and simulated K-9 HERO, Master Sgt. "Rocky", act as casualties during the interlinked exercises Patriot Warrior, Global Medic, and CSTX at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 19, 2019. Patriot Warrior is Air Force Reserve Command's premier exercise providing Airmen an opportunity to train with joint and international partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation, and mobility support. The exercise builds on capabilities for the future fight, increasing the readiness, lethality and agility of the Air Force Reserve.

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
09.01.2019
U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyrell Bluto, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Information Group, showcases and explains the duties Nero, his assigned military working dog, can perform during Los Angeles Fleet Week 2019 Sep. 1 2019. Fleet Week provides an opportunity for the Marine Corps and Navy to demonstrate the quality of personnel to their civilian counterparts. Static displays give the Marine Corps the opportunity to show the Navy-Marine Corps relationship with the American people and to showcase the ability to serve as an expeditionary force in readiness.

CENTRAL TRAINING CENTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN
08.26.2019
Several Marines formed a combat tracker dog team, which guided by a military working dog, tracked a scent through the jungle.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Bray)

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA, UNITED STATES
03.08.2019
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Samantha Snyder, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Rendi, 633rd SFS military working dog prepare to apprehend Senior Airman Anthony Seretis, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 08, 2019. As patrol dogs, the MWDs are trained to press an attack on command, but can be called off the attack at any time. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec)

MI, UNITED STATES
09.14.2019
Staff Sgt. Joielle Cobb-Sanders, 127th Force Support Squadron personnel specialist and Senior Airman Verkeia Phillips, 127th FSS personnelist, pet therapy dog Maxine from the American Red Cross at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 14, 2019. The therapy dogs promote Airmen resiliency and in observance of National Suicide Prevention Week. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ryan Zeski)

Sharon Williams and her therapy dog Maxine, from the American Red Cross came to visit members of Team Selfridge during September drill at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 14, 2019. The therapy dogs promote Airmen resiliency and in observance of National Suicide Prevention Week. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ryan Zeski)

Sharon Williams and her therapy dog Maxine, from the American Red Cross came to visit members of Team Selfridge during September drill at the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Sept. 14, 2019. The therapy dogs promote Airmen resiliency and in observance of National Suicide Prevention Week. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ryan Zeski)

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, KUWAIT
09.13. 2019
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Brianna Flores, Area Support Group Kuwait – Directorate of Emergency Services – K-9 Unit military working dog handler, comforts her military working dog after boarding a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. As part of the exercise, U.S. Army veterinary doctors worked with emergency medical responders sharing life-saving measures for MWDs in case of extreme emergencies where veterinary technicians might not be immediately available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kathyrn Malone, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD UUrska, exit a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The team participated in phase two of the exercise consisting of boarding the aircraft with the engines on. The objective was to get MWDs acclimated to the noise and wind created by the helicopter’s rotating blades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christina Hilliary, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, takes a break with her MWD during a medical evacuation exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The exercise included veterinarian clinical specialist with the 149th Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support Unit; medical first responders with the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group and more than 15 military working dog teams from various locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrian Magaling, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Lizzy, board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. The walkthrough was phase one of the exercise where teams conducted a cold load by boarding the aircraft with the engines off for their dogs to acclimate to the new environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

U.S. Army Spc. Manuel Paulino, Area Support Group Kuwait – Directorate of Emergency Services – K-9 Unit military working dog handler, and MWD Jerry, wait to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medical evacuation training at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 13, 2019. Phase three of the exercise involved military working teams boarding the aircraft and going for a familiarization ride around the base to acclimate MWDs to changes in altitude and speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)

DJIBOUTI
09.07.2019
A memorial for U.S. Marine military working dog, Aarno, is displayed at the Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Sept. 7, 2019. Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and CLDJ, were able to pay their respects to Aarno, who passed away while assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

Service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) and Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), salute during the dignified transfer of U.S. Marine military working dog, Aarno, at CLDJ, Sept. 19, 2019. Aarno passed away of natural causes while assigned to CLDJ-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

U.S. Marine Corporal Cameron Woodside, military working dog handler, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), holds the remains of Aarno, military working dog, during a dignified transfer at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), Sept. 19, 2019. Aarno passed away of natural causes while assigned to CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES
09.10.2019
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Knight, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, carries his patrol explosives detection dog, JoJo, over a patch of cacti during a small boat raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 10, 2019. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines conducted a realistic training exercise in cooperation with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group to increase unit preparation for future challenges across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Knight, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, descends a cliff while his patrol explosives detection dog, JoJo, watches him during a small boat raid at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 10, 2019. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines conducted a realistic training exercise in cooperation with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group to increase unit preparation for future challenges across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Justin Knight, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, pushes his patrol explosives detection dog, JoJo, off of his lap while awaiting training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 10, 2019. 1st Battalion, 5th Marines conducted a realistic training exercise in cooperation with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group to increase unit preparation for future challenges across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brendan Mullin)