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Military Working Dogs in Training

Images showcasing military working dogs and their handlers in training exercises. The scenes are set in various military bases, highlighting their roles in security, detection, and community engagemen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Schultz, the Chief Trainer for Military Working Dog (MWD) handling at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C., demonstrates the capabilities of their MWDs July 14, 2022 at MCAS Beaufort. MWDs and their handlers mission is to ensure the safety of MCAS Beaufort with capabilities such as locating drugs and explosives, as well as taking down suspects when necessary.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Schultz, the Chief Trainer for Military Working Dog (MWD) handling at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C., demonstrates the capabilities of their MWDs July 14, 2022 at MCAS Beaufort. MWDs and their handlers mission is to ensure the safety of MCAS Beaufort with capabilities such as locating drugs and explosives, as well as taking down suspects when necessary.
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Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"
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March 1, 2011 - A U.S. Soldier with the 10th Special Forces Group and his military working dog jump off the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during water training over the Gulf of Mexico, as part of exercise Emerald Warrior 2011.
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Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA, September 19, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force members utilize their rescue dogs to search for residents in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
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May 2016 (off). Social movement against the Labour Act in Rennes. Mai 2016 (off). Mouvement social contre la Loi Travail à Rennes.
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building
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Anthony Stariha, a deputy with the Ottawa County Sherriffs department, participates in the National Association of Professional Canine Handler's annual week of training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Oct. 3-6, 2022. Stariha's K-9 partner is Goos, a 25-month-old German Shepherd (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
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061027-N-9662L-048. Base: Santa Rita State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NAVAL BASE GUAM
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Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-434-37. Hurricane Katrina
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Military Working Dog Handler SSgt Michael James Dacoron, MWD Handler SrA Cassandra Brackett, and MWD Pito perform a MWD demonstration at the Police Week 2022 Static Display event on Misawa Air Base, Japan on May 18, 2022.
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Sully H.W. Bush was promoted to the honorary rank of Chief Petty Officer on 29 June 2022 during a small ceremony at Walter Reed national Military Medical Center) WRNMMCs Bldg. 1 (Tower) flagpole. His original handler at the hospital, HM1 Samantha Murdock, escorted him while Evan Sisley, former personal aide to the late President George H.W. Bush, pinned the new rank on Sully. Alongside was fellow #WRBFacilityDog HM3 Luke who was also promoted to Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (HM2).(Photographs by Harvey A. Duze - Office of Command Communications)
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 8, 2022) - Caroline Upton, a canine handler of Task Force 3 at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), does a demonstration with her dog, Tula, during as a part of San Francisco Fleet Week 2022, Oct. 8, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of the city and its surrounding areas.
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MASTER at Arms Second Class (NAA2) Kirk Kuchenreuther guides his dog Kazan while they look for explosive material hidden in office shelving during a training exercise at Naval Station San Diego. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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020314-F-4406B-052. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"
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Tim McKenna, an Explosive Detector K-9 handler with the Federal Protective Service works with his dog Misa, a Belgian Malinois, as they conduct on-going training sweeps to evaluate any potential threats in order to help ensure the safety of the participants and observers at the Championships at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Ore., July 21, 2022. The World Championships were held July 15-24, 2022 and was the first time the event has been held in the United States. (National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
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U.S. Airmen and Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard and Air National Guard distribute food and water in Miller County, Ga., Oct. 12, 2018, during Hurricane Michael relief efforts. Nearly half a million residents in the State of Georgia have lost power as a result of the storm.
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A U.S. Marine Corps dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office interacts with his respective K-9 prior to entering a simulated Improvised Explosive Device lane, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 13, 2022. The purpose of the training was to increase readiness and operability in urban terrain.
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041004-F-0697K-027. Base: Montevideo Country: Uruguay (URY)
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego mascot, attends the Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG-16) Junior Jarhead event, greeting kids and families at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 9, 2022. Manny attended the event to show support for the families of the Marines apart of MAG- 16.
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachary Miller, with the 129th Operations Support Squadron, of the California Air National Guards 129th Rescue Wing, pets a future service dog during a visit by the Canine Companions, Feb. 3, 2024, at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California. The service dogs and service dogs in training visited the wing to bring comfort and cheer to work centers during the drill weekend. Scheduled visits by Canine Companions is one of the wings resiliency initiatives to lower stress and support positive mental health for the wings Airmen. Air National Guard
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010813-F-0718S-049. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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220713-N-YD731-1389 NORFOLK, Va. (July 6, 2022) Ens. Sydney Hughes smiles while hugging a pup brought to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as part of a collaborative effort between Mutts with a Mission, Canine Comfort, Crisis Response Canine, and the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia to increase morale, joy, connectedness, and toughness of the crew while decreasing stress for Sailors, July 13, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.
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Marshfield's K-9 demonstration was easily the highlight of the town's annual Safety Day, helped at Marshfield airport on October 4th. Onlookers watched highly trained dogs sniff out narcotics and tackle bad guys (like this one, who was protected by a special suit) with impressive recession. Public safety and emergency management agencies at the local, state and federal level were joined by regional owner companies, the state department of transportation, the Coast Guard, the National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and others for a day of safety education, awesome equipment, and BBQ... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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U.S. Marine Sgt. Eli Thibodeau, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing poses for a photo with his loved one and dog upon return from deployment aboardthe USS Abraham Lincoln at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Aug. 11, 2022. The historic deployment marked the first U.S. Marine Corps F-35C squadron deployed aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, further assuring 3rd MAW’s commitment to providing fixed wing fighter aircraft for deployment as part of U.S. Navy carrier air wings, deploying regularly across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Sgt. 1st Class Dain Neininger and Sgt. Chaise Rheinlander, 1st Cavalry Division, prepare to assess a canine casualty during the Sgt. Maj. Jack L. Clark Jr. U.S. Army Best Medic Competition, Jan. 25, 2022, Fort Hood, Texas. The competition is a grueling 72 hours with many events to test the Soldiers abilities. (U.S. Army photo by Dylan Bailey)
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building
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030417-F-9105A-012. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Sgt. Joshua Walker, with the North Carolina Army National Guards 882nd Engineer Company, 105th Engineer Battalion, carries a dog belonging to a man whose home was was destroyed by a tornado that touched down near Windsor, North Carolina on August 4, 2020, shortly after Hurricane Isaias passed through the area. The North Carolina National Guard coordinated with, and assisted, N.C. Emergency Management to assess damage and aide civilians adversely affected by the storm.
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Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action outside 21st Street entrance of Harry S. Truman Building
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Staff Sgt. David Hornsby with "Liza" , his special security dog from 101st Air Assault Division lifting off the ground by a hoist during a canine-hoist training mission July 15 right outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
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Texas Guardsmen and Texas Task Force 1 rescue personnel wade through thigh-deep water to help stranded residents back to rescue vehicles during severe flooding in Wharton, Texas, April 21, 2016. In coordination with Texas Task Force 1 and the City of Wharton emergency services, a detachment from Delta Company of the 536th Brigade Support Battalion, Texas Army National Guard deployed several Light Multi-terrain Vehicles to floodwaters rescuing both people and pets.
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Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-182. Coast Guardsman holding dog with other personnel and construction equipment in background. Hurricane Katrina
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SAN FRANCISCO (October 8, 2022) U.S. Navy Master at Arms 3 (MA3) Alexsandro Zitelli, center, poses for a photo with Bleck, a patrol explosive dog, during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW) 2022, Oct. 8, 2022. SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard service members, and experience Americas sea services, and for service members to participate in various community service events, and showcase their capabilities and equipment.
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Lozano, a stable keeper assigned to the U.S. Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, introduces his mustang to a veteran at the Redding Veterans Home in Redding, California on May 19, 2022. The Mounted Color Guard is based out of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, and is the only mounted color guard in the Marine Corps. They travel nationwide to perform in parades, ceremonies, and rodeos.
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U.S. Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF), attend CBIRFs Family Day event at Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland, August 19, 2022. The event consisted of the service members families and friends coming down for food, games, and a live demonstration.
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US Air Force Security Police SENIOR Airmen Damion McElroy part of Vandenberg AFB, CA mounted horseback team checks the hoof of his horse after a days work on game warden patrol duty. From AIRMAN Magazine, July 2000 article "From Airhorse to Spacehorse.". US Air Force Security Police Senior Airmen Damion McElroy part of Vandenberg AFB, CA mounted horseback team checks the hoof of his horse after a days work on game warden patrol duty. From Airman Magazine, July 2000 article "From Airhorse to Spacehorse."
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego mascot, poses for an official photo at MCRD, April 11, 2022. Manny is named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the 'original 29' Navajo Code Talkers.
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020314-F-4406B-005. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-434-60. Hurricane Katrina
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220720-N-YD731-1183 NORFOLK, Va. (July 20, 2022) A dog brought to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) by Mutts With a Mission is pet by Sailors, July 20, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.
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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 16, 2022) Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay attend MWRs End of Summer Beach Party at Marathi Beach on Sept. 16, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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Stockholm, Sweden Oct 9, 2024 Military personel show off a doll training dog to train in medcial emergencies during a seven country Nato training mission.
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The Rhode Island Army National Guard and approximately 400 loved ones, welcomed home more than 100 soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment after a ten-month deployment to Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2024, at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, RI. They were deployed in support of Operation Joint Guardian, a NATO peacekeeping mission under the Kosovo Force (KFOR). KFORs mission is to provide a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement in Kosovo in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1244. Army National Guard
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A U.S. Secret Service Uniform Division Officer and K9 Handler poses for a photo with his working dog during the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, Sept. 19, 2022.
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Marine Corps Systems Command Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, left, looks on as Gen. Eric M. Smith, middle, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, congratulates Col. Kirk D. Mullins (right) on his retirement from the Marine Corps after 31 years of faithful service. The ceremony was held at Marine Corps Base Quanticos 395-acre Transportation Demonstration Support Area on Sept. 29, 2022. Mullins was instrumental to the development, acquisition and fielding of the ACV, designed and built to replace the Corps legacy AAVs, which have been in service since 1972.
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From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marcus Lavalais, 325th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, Tommy Ford, 325th SFS honorary commander, and Maj. Jordan Criss, 325th SFS commander, observe as an Airman demonstrates bite tactics with a military working dog at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, April 13, 2022. Over the next two years, Tyndalls commanders will invite their respective honorary commanders to attend unit functions, trainings and events, providing them with an up-close and personal understanding of Tyndalls mission.
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A Coast Guard military working dog was honored during a retirement ceremony held by members of the Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco on Base Alameda July 22, 2022. Petty Officer 1st Class Cory Sumner served as Fecos lead handler since 2014, and together, they participated in and provided security for more than 1,500 events.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, visits a marina at MCRD San Diego, June 13, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers.
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040805-A-1300H-079. Base: Bagram Airfield State: Parwan Country: Afghanistan (AFG)
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030405-M-5607A-006. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)
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Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-8. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Mamadou Dialla, an engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cleans out a mules hoof in preparation for a packing demonstration during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at MCMWTC, Bridgeport, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The purpose of the animal packers course is to teach personnel the necessary skills to enable them to load and maintain pack animals for military applications in remote and dangerous environments, as a tool of irregular warfare.
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Anthony Stariha, a deputy with the Ottawa County Sherriffs department, participates in the National Association of Professional Canine Handler's annual week of training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Oct. 3-6, 2022. Stariha's K-9 partner is Goos, a 25-month-old German Shepherd (Air National Guard photo by Capt. Andrew Layton).
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Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-133-61. Hurricane Katrina
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U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, watches drill instructors with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion prepare for a graduation ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 12, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Max J. Noel)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gerald Reece, 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates dog handling scenarios for Royal Air Force Air Cadets at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 16, 2022. The Liberty Wing hosts guided tours to build strong community relationships with its host nation and local communities.
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Airmen of the 168th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, volunteer with community partners to serve other Veterans during the 2022 Veterans Stand Down at Pioneer Park Civic Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. The VA Stand Down allows Veterans to receive medical care, information on local community services, food, and winter gear. The event brings the Veterans and the Community together to give back to Veterans while enjoying music, raffles, meals, camaraderie, and services. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
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Iraq, Al Muthanna, 3 May 2004. © Cavd / Royal Navy. Together with the Iraqi Border Police, the Dutch SSR team (Sector Security Reform) visits the newly under construction border posts on the border with Saudi Arabia.
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Robert Gronkowski, retired tight-end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, greets Pfc. Chesty XVI, official mascot of the Marine Barracks Washington on Jan 17, 2023. Gronkowski was introduced and given a tour of the barracks by Col. Robert A. Sucher, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington, and Sgt Maj. Jesse E. Dorsey, Sergeant Major of Marine Barracks Washington.