Military Working Dogs Training

Images depict military personnel training with various working dogs. Activities include drug detection, medical evacuation simulations, and operational readiness exercises.

U.S. Air Force members from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron celebrate Police Week with a K-9 demonstration at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2022. The demonstration was held in Miller Park which was recently renovated by 4 News Now Extreme Team, a local organization that aid in community projects.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Burns, Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, 436th Security Forces Squadron, conducts training with Toni, MWD Drug Detector Dog assigned to the squadron, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to the security measures against narcotics. Toni's training encompasses the detection of heroine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force

U.S. Army Spc. Eric Kappel and Military Working Dog (MWD) Blus, both with 131st Military Police Detachment Grafenwoehr, observe the landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for a collaborative exercise with Vilseck Veterinary Service and Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade to simulate field care, loading, transport, and in-route emergency medical care for MWDs, Vilseck, Germany, Oct. 20, 2020. MWD handlers worked with animal care pecialists and flight medics to better understand the principles of safe evacuation procedures and emergency care of MWDs, while the training helped the dogs get better acclimated to the sights, sounds, and feel of a medical evacuation situation.

A U.S. Army Soldier and his military working dog conduct a cordon and search for improvised explosive devices and weapon caches with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division in Al Sinaa, Iraq, April 1, 2008.

Military working dogs, and their handlers, assigned to the 95th Military Police Detachment, conduct cold load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2-158 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Apr. 20, 2022. The load training was meant to help familiarize the dogs and their handlers with performing their mission with aviation support.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Ramirez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron, and military working dog Ccura perform a MWD demonstration during National Police Week at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 20, 2022. In honor of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, the 39th SFS, with support from units around base, organized several military ceremonies in addition to athletic and social events.

U.S. Air Force members from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron celebrate Police Week with a K-9 demonstration at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2022. The demonstration was held in Miller Park which was recently renovated by 4 News Now Extreme Team, a local organization that aid in community projects.

Staff Sgt. Zebulun Hart, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD participate in a training exercise with the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Transportation Security Administration at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 21, 2022. In order to challenge each of the participants, the items producing the odor being detected are placed in random locations that may suppress the scent, therefore making it harder for the dog to find.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 23, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Angela Sweeney and Military Working Dog Diego train on the softball field onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, on Sept. 23, 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.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Briana DeJesus, military working dog (MWD) handler, and Staff Sgt. Preston Ford, kennel master, Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, demonstrates bite capabilities for students from Heritage High Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, April 4, 2023. Dog handlers explained their mission, daily operations and training schedule to the students.

A Soldier assigned to Alpha Company, 142nd Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade greets her family for the first time after redeploying from the U.S. Central Command theater Aug. 11, 2022 at Fort Bliss, Texas. Alpha company served a nine-month rotation in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan Shield conducting sustainment operations that ensured the warfighter and supported troops in contact received the supplies and materiel they needed.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zebulun Hart participates in a K-9 demonstration with his military working dog, Enoch, at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, May 19, 2022. The purpose of the demonstration was to familiarize service members on base with military security forces tools and practices used on the job.

Military Working Dog Sipos, 92nd Security Forces Squadron MWD, and his handlers return from the UH-1N Huey training Oct. 25, 2022 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The helicopter training allowed the handlers and their dogs to practice flying in a helicopter in a safe environment.

U.S. Marine Corps Private Bruno, the mascot in training, receives his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor by 1stSgt Carlos Canez, Kilo Company 1stSgt after his crucible hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif, April 5, 2023. The Mascots job is to boost morale, perform outreach work and participate in events and ceremonies.

Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility worked together with the 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion and the 525th Military Working Dog Detachment to acclimate three military working dogs to helicopter flight during a training exercise Sep. 29, at Clay Kaserne.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan McHone, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his MWD, Pow, Oct. 22, 2022, at the Desert Dog Trials in Scottsdale, Arizona. Two MWD teams from Luke Air Force Base participated in the event, showcasing their skills in detection and obedience.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Fortmayer, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and his canine Szultan, apprehend a volunteer suspect during a MWD demonstration for National Police Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022. The canine handlers demonstrated the extent to which the MWDs are trained to obey various verbal commands, including their ability to abort a physical attack if a fleeing suspect suddenly surrenders.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dawson T. Sparks, a dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, conducts a detection training exercise at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, June 28, 2022. Military working dog handlers and their canines go through extensive training to provide protection from the threat of enemy forces.

Vvassar, a K-9 with the Military Working Dogs (MWD) section of DES, attacks Sgt. Luis Ascencio, as Cpl. Josiah Flores, 902nd MWD, directs the dog at the Summer Fun at the USO with DES event June 23.

A1C Shawn Conerly and As, both assigned to the 314th Security Forces Squadron, practice for the Department of Defense Worldwide Military Dog Competition held at Lackland AFB, Texas, on April the 24-26. A1C Shawn Conerly and As, both assigned to the 314th Security Forces Squadron, practice for the Department of Defense Worldwide Military Dog Competition held at Lackland AFB, Texas, on April the 24-26.

220809-N-EJ241-1104DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (August 9, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christian Biao, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, guides Timi, an MWD, during a certification and training exercise. Handlers and MWDs navigate training courses to help them learn to strengthen their weaknesses and communicate with each other more quickly and efficiently through verbal and nonverbal commands and positive reinforcements.

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Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz checks out a military working dog with U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Joseph Setters during the "12th-Man Flag" change of command ceremony at Naval base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, Sept. 7, 2022. The ceremony included a handoff of the 12th-Man Flag from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island to Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Bangor. Each year, different military units in the Pacific Northwest display and fly the flag in honor of the Seahawks' 'Salute to Service' outreach program.

Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron perform a military working dog demonstration during National Police Week at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, May 20, 2022. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

U.S. Marine Corps recruit Bruno, the mascot in training, begins his crucible hike at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif, April 5, 2023. The Mascots job is to boost morale, perform outreach work and participate in events and ceremonies.

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Lo, a UH-60M Black Hawk crew chief for Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion, attached to 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts a passenger brief for members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadrons Military Working Dog Section during a training exercise at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Oct. 23, 2022. Lo and his crew conducted helicopter familiarization training with two military working dogs, Frenky and Darius, assisting in conditioning the dogs to the maneuvers and noises of the Black Hawk. 36th CAB, mobilized as Task Force Mustang, currently supports the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission across the Middle East.

Tuxx, 366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, monitors surroundings on Oct. 5, 2022 on Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. MWDs are used throughout the Air Force and the U.S. military for detecting drugs and explosives, deterring threats and protecting their handlers.

Tuxx, 366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, monitors surroundings on Oct. 5, 2022 on Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. MWDs are used throughout the Air Force and the U.S. military for detecting drugs and explosives, deterring threats and protecting their handlers.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian McKinney, 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, prepares his dog Sipos in safety gear for UH-1N Huey training Oct. 25, 2022 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. MWD's complete this training to ensure they are calm and experienced to ride in a helicopter overseas or in a deployed environment.

Pfc. Thomas Hall, a military dog handler, and Athos, a military working dog assigned to the 95th Military Police Detachment, prepare to approach a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2-158 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. on Apr. 20, 2022. The load training was meant to help familiarize the dogs and their handlers with performing their mission with aviation support.

BAGHDAD - Malbern, Ark., native and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Holm, a military working-dog handler attached to 2nd Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, plays tug of war with Zasko, after his canine companion identified homemade-explosive materials hidden outside an abandoned building during a patrol of Western Baghdad Aug 2. Zasko treats the searches as a means of gaining the affection Holms and time with his Kong, a typical pet toy.

Recently retired Military Working Dog Rex was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal today in a ceremony held on board NAS Lemoore.The award was presented by NAS Lemoore Commanding Officer CAPT Douglas M. Peterson.Rex was assigned to NAS Lemoore Security Detachment from November 2018 to January 2022, and during that time, he inspected more than 12,000 vehicles, 850 buildings, 676 warehouses and 125 hangars. He was also hand-selected to serve and protect in 15 U.S. Secret Service missions for the President and Vice President of the United States.Bravo Zulu for a job well done!

Sgt. Eric R. Taylor, a military working dog handler trains with Tino, a military working dog at Combat Outpost Castle, Helmand province, March 28. The military working dog handlers train daily for vehicle, personnel, building and area searches, and work with the Afghan national police, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and Police Mentoring Team to keep the streets safe around the COP.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeromy A Baird, 47th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, awards military working dog Ffinn with a Meritorious Service Medal at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on July 22, 2022. A MSM is a military award presented to those who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael J. Ricketts, assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, poses with Marley, a military working dog, at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, Feb. 28, 2023. The Spartan Brigade, the Armys most modernized brigade, completed its rotation NTC 23-05, making it not only the best equipped but most lethal unit in Americas arsenal as the Army moves toward building the Army of 2030.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason D. Avers, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, assists in training military working dog Peti in locating different kinds of narcotics on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 27, 2022. As a part of in-processing, military working dogs are introduced to any unfamiliar narcotics and imprinted on the scent. This is done by letting the dogs pick up on the scent and then hiding the scent cans in different portions of the room; dogs are rewarded for alerting their handler when they smell the correct narcotic.

Officer Ervin Ormond, military working dog handler with the Marine Corps AirStation Cherry Point Provost Marshal's Office, performs controlledaggression training as part of Leadership Craven's tour of Marine Corps AirStation (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 8, 2022. This annualprogram is run by the New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce and gives localleaders, business owners, and professionals knowledge of the economic andsocial impact of their neighboring Marine Corps installation.

Army Staff Sgt. Buddy, an explosive detection and attack dog, stands tall to sniff a suspicious scent as Army Sgt. Tyler Barriere, military working dog handler, 163rd MP Det., based out of Fort Campbell, Ky., and attached to STB, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., looks on during a search demonstration at Camp Echo, Jan. 7. Barriere calls Ithaca, N.Y., home and has been with Buddy for more than a year.

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U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD), Oori, participates in a skills demonstration with MWD handler Staff Sgt. Connor Southwell assigned to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida during National Police Week at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 16, 2022. Every year, MacDill Airmen come together to celebrate National Police Week by honoring security forces members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty.

Piero, a military working dog with the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, looks on from the gunner's window of an UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during loading procedures Feb. 15 at Joint Security Station Istaqlal. Piero trains along with other MND-B troops and their Iraqi security force partners air assault operations in areas north of Baghdad.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Bigelow, a military working dog handler with Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares to search a car with Wwaylon, a MWD with PMO, MCIPAC, during Exercise Keen Sword 2023 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12, 2022. Keen Sword exercises the combined command and control capabilities and lethality developed between MCIPAC, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training demonstrates the U.S. military and JSDF interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

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Military Working Dog Handler Pfc. David Beadle is preparing to put on eye and ear pro on his dog prior to the training Sep. 29, at Clay Kaserne.

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US Air Force STAFF Sergeant James Mings, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler with the 569th US Forces Police Flight, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and his partner Ron, march in the obedience course portion of the 2001 Ramstein, K-9 Competition on January 22, 2001. Eleven teams from Ramstein are competing to determine who will represent their base in the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) competition to then represent the command at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the Department of Defense MWD competition. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Adja, a German Shepard military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, passes through a training tube in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job.

Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Boyson, Naval Information Forces Senior Enlisted Leader, interacts with Norfolk-based facility therapy dog, Patty Mac, during her visit to NAVIOFR.

U.S. Air Force 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, Aarapahoe, remains alert for the next command during a training session at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 11, 2022. MWD handlers personally train their assigned canine in law enforcement procedures, including how to detect drugs and explosives.

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K-9 Harry catches a Kong thrown by Spc. Alyssa Carter during a demonstration for the children at Nye Library.

Pedro Betancourt, a Military Working Dog trainer with the 341st Training Squadron, practices bite-work with his MWD at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 21, 2022. The 341st Training Squadron trains MWDs and handlers for the Department of Defense, enhancing the lethality and readiness of the Total Force.

Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, senior enlisted advisor, while Senior Airman Carla Nankervis, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, supervises on Feb. 2, 2024, on Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. As part of her visit to Malmstrom, Chambers was shown a demonstration of the K9 teams capabilities and given the opportunity to test them out for herself. Air Force

U.S. Army Captain Jenifer Cates, a U.S. Army Alaska veterinarian, introduces herself to 673d Security Forces Squadron military working dog team, U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Mitchell Gussman and working dog Astor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2022.

Getting into his work, "Rico", A360, Explosive Detector Dog, 568th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, sniffs bags of mail from a delivery truck brought to the Northside Post Office. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

SSilke, a military working dog assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron, performs simulated guard and attack training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1, 2022. MWDs are trained to detect explosives, take down uncooperative assailants and help protect and defend Air Force installations.

Saro, a Military Working Dog (MWD), attacks US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Brent Frasher, who is acting as a decoy, after he simulates an attack on Saros handler USAF SENIOR AIRMAN Andy Ming, while USAF STAFF Sergeant Frank Torres, in an attack suit, waits in the background. All three are Security Forces Military Working Dog Handles assigned to the 568th Security forces Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The exercise is part of the 2001 Ramstein, K-9 Competition on January 22, 2001. Eleven teams from Ramstein are competing to determine who will represent their base in the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) competition and then go on to represent the command at Lackland Air Force .... Complete Scene Caption: Saro, a Military Working Dog (MWD), attacks US Air Force Senior Airman Brent Frasher, who is acting as a decoy, after he simulates an attack on Saros handler USAF Senior Airman Andy Ming, while USAF Staff Sergeant Frank Torres, in an attack suit, waits in the background. Al

Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - A military working dog catches up with a simulated bad guy during the Hardest Hit Contest during the 2010 Hawaiian Islands Working Dog Competition held at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii on Nov. 19. Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Transportation Security Administration and Hawaii Police Department personnel competed in the week long K-9 competition, which was sponsored by 728th Military Police Battalion and the 13th Military Police Detachment.

Spc. Raul Sanchez, 2nd Military Police Detachment military working dog handler, runs his dog Kody through a drug finding exercise during a MWD demonstration April 15, 2022, at the Fort George G. Meade Exchange. The demonstration was part of a Month of the Military Child celebration.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego mascot, attends a Marine family range day at Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton on June 23, 2022. Manny is named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the 'original 29' Navajo Code Talkers.

A Caucasian, female Air Force Security Forces Airman in uniform gives her military working dog a command to jump up.

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Spanish police dog training. Barcelona. Spain 2013

Maj. Alisa Wilma, Area Support Group - Kuwait, command veterinarian, shows Luka, Red Cross volunteer and member of the human-animal bond program, a treat during a recent visit with troops. Luka and Grayson the cat are available through Red Cross for any person who has a need to spend time with a cat or a dog. Through programs like this, Third Army is continually taking care of the emotional and physical needs of deployed service members while continuing to educate leadership on how to better take care of their soldiers.

A dog is treated for an eye infection while in a holding area for pets of military and civilian personnel being evacuated from the Philippines. Evacuees are being transported to the United States in the aftermath of Mount Pinatubo's eruption as part of Operation Fiery Vigil.. Subject Operation/Series: FIERY VIGIL Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam(GU) Country: United States Of America(USA)

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Spanish police dog training. Barcelona. Spain 2013

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, are reunited with their families at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J., Aug. 3, 2021. During the more than four-month deployment, the Airmen supported U.S. Central Command operations in the Middle East. (New Jersey National Guard

More than 600 personnel from the Idaho National Guards largest unit deployed August 9 and 10 in support of Operation Spartan Shield in Southwest Asia. The 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Teams Task Force Rattler trained for more than two years in anticipation of this mobilization. Idaho Soldiers will comprise nearly 65 percent of the task force during this rotation, and will include other Soldiers from Montana, Ohio, Oregon and South Carolina. OSS is a joint mission under the United States Central Command and is part of Operation Enduring Freedom. OSS is an ongoing operation and supported primarily by Army National Guard combat units from across the country. The deployment is anticipated to last approximately 12 months and is the second rotation the 116th CBCT is supporting. The first task force deployed in November 2021 and will return in October. The Soldiers mobilizing Wednesday will receive 45 days of additional training stateside before deploying overseas.

MASTER-at-Arms 3rd Class See trains guard dog Rocky to attack using a protective arm wrap. Base: Rota Country: Spain(ESP)

220809-N-EJ241-1121DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory (August 9, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Christian Biao, a military working dog (MWD) handler assigned to U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, guides Timi, an MWD, during a certification and training exercise. Handlers and MWDs navigate training courses to help them learn to strengthen their weaknesses and communicate with each other more quickly and efficiently through verbal and nonverbal commands and positive reinforcements.

A military working dog (MWD) and their handler assigned to the Tampa Police Department, run through an obstacle course during a K9 competition as part of Police Week at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 18, 2022. The competition was conducted to ensure readiness of MWDs and their handlers to effectively complete their law enforcement duties.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Bolanos, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, sweeps a vehicle with his MWD, Edo, Sept. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military working dogs and their handlers routinely patrol around bases while conducting detection sweeps at various locations.

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshals Office and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members conduct a bilateral training event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 6, 2022. This yearly training event consists of searching for hazardous material and various bite work exercises. This also allowed for JMSDF members and Marines to share tactics to prepare for different potentially dangerous situations.

020315-F-4406B-027. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

U.S. Airmen with the 627th Security Forces Squadron participate in a five-mile ruck in honor of National Police Week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 19, 2022. Police Week consisted of various events such as an opening ceremony, a shooting competition and a five-mile ruck for military police and defenders.

U.S. Air Force 92nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Ricsi receives safety goggles in preparation for UH-1N Huey training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Oct. 25, 2022. Three MWD's complete this training to ensure they have experience in a helicopter for overseas exercises.

110406-M-RE261-012 U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody Whitis, a military working dog handler, and his dog Gracie rest at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, on April 6, 2011. The team was waiting for a flight to Camp Dwyer, where they received advance training in explosive detection techniques.

Bill, a military working explosives detector dog, shows off his obedience training by jumping on his handler Cpl. Noah Adkins, 8th Military Police Detachment K-9 NCOIC, on command during a Military Working Dog demonstration at Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Binghamtom, NY, Jan. 9, 2024. MWDs are trained in all aspects of canine law enforcement, including how to detect drugs and explosives.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, participates in the Devil Pups volunteer event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego May 14, 2022. The Devil Pups program is designed to challenge, educate and help young boys and girls of all backgrounds to learn self-confidence and responsibility for their actions.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces command chief, visits Shakey the pig, the 36th Wing mascot, during a tour of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 14 2022. The purpose of Wolfes visit was to speak with Airmen in a variety of career fields about Andersen AFB, its importance in the region and how the Air Force could contribute to further enhancing the capabilities displayed across the base.

Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry assist local citizens protect their homes from additional flooding by building sandbag walls around property during Aug. 26 relief efforts near Lake Monona in Monona, Wis. Dane County experienced record rainfall earlier in the week, leading to high water levels in downstream lakes and other bodies of water. Wisconsin National Guard

220624-N-YQ181-1073 YIGO, Guam (June 24, 2022) Aviation Machinists Mate 1st Class Joxel Rosario, from Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), puts a leash on a rescued dog at the Guam Animals In Need (GAIN) animal shelter during a port visit in Guam. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaithlyn Guerrero, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains with her partner MWD Daria at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 11, 2022. Handlers personally train their assign MWD in law enforcement procedures, including how to detect illegal contraband.

A Military Working Dog and its handler from the 820th Base Defense Group, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing, conduct water confidence training at Wild Adventures Theme Park, Georgia, Sept. 6, 2022. The 820 BDG and 23 SFS K9 units instructed the military working dogs on water conditioning, aquatic patrol, deep water retrieval, water obstacles, bite work while in water and amphibious Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

221008-M-VR919-1013 (October 8, 2022) Craig Dong, left, K-9 Unit, and Ato, bite and detective dog, pose for a photo during San Francisco Fleet Week 2022 K-9 Heroes at Duboce Park, California, 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.

Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action outside 21st Street entrance of Harry S. Truman Building

Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action outside 21st Street entrance of Harry S. Truman Building

Saro, a Military Working Dog, watches a decoy while his handler US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Andy Ming, from the 568th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), simulates a search of US Air Force STAFF Sergeant Frank Torres, also from the 568th, during the 2001 Ramstein, K-9 Competition. Eleven teams from Ramstein are competing to determine who will represent their base in the United States Air Forces Europe competition and then go on to represent the command at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the Department of Defense Military Working Dog competition. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A German shepherd, a graduate of the Department of Defense Center, walks the post perimeter with his handler PVT Alton V. Bailey. Base: Lackland Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Rota Security Department Military Working Dog team (MWD) of MASTER at Arms First Class (MA1) William D. Wooley and MWD Bobo are shown establishing an inner perimeter listening post during a high threat terrorist exercise carried out to ensure MWD's are properly trained for utilization during high threat situations. MA1 Wooley is armed with a 12 gauge riot shotgun and is wearing a bullet-proof vest. Base: Naval Station, Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

Officer Jesse San Nicolas, Guam Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics K-9 operator, and Kuro, GPD SWAT explosive-detection K-9, walk a trail during a Military Working Dog Immersion Course at Northwest Field, Guam, Sept. 22, 2022. The course was hosted by MWD instructors assigned to the 736th Security Forces Squadron. San Nicolas and Kuro worked together in this part of the course and found simulated traps/IEDs/explosive-ingredient odors hidden all throughout the trail.

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