Military Working Dogs

Photos of military working dogs in various training and operational scenarios, showcasing their roles beside service members.

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041112-F-9104W-004. Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Enzo, a military working dog with the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron K9 Unit, listens to the commands of his handler as he lays on a 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron gurney for a U.S. Army 169th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services canine EKG training at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, June 7, 2022. USCENTCOM Airmen and Soldiers eat, play and work together all across PSAB. The joint force partnership fosters, advances and augments each branch's mission capabilities in the Southwest Asia theater. (U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

Tech. Sgt. John Whisman, Military Working Dog handler at the 341st Training Squadron, prepares to demonstrate bite work for veteran and active handlers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 19, 2022. The Vietnam-era MWD handlers from the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association swappred stories with active handlers and saw today's best practices in military working dog and handler training.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cierra Smith, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, prepares her military working dog, Busz for a scent scout exercise near Bobo Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 23, 2022. The forest tracking exercise is used to train military working dogs on how to use their nose to locate people.

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.

Military working dog pants in the hot sun waiting to begin his aggression training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Quinton Lequieu 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD SSilke perform obedience training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 1, 2022. MWD handlers are responsible for caring and training MWDs, with the ultimate goal of preparing them to work side-by-side with an Airman in any situation they may encounter.

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, host the "Bronco Tactical Family Day" on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 28, 2022. The day allowed familys and Soldiers to interact and create support between Soldiers and familys.

Delaware, a Dutch Sheppard military working dog, subdues Spc. Justine Ane, 2nd Military Police Detachment MWD handler, during a demonstration April 15, 2022, at the Fort George G. Meade Exchange. The demonstration was part of a Month of the Military Child celebration.

Military Working Dog Sipos, 92nd Security Forces Squadron MWD, receives safety goggles before boarding a UH-1N Huey for training Oct. 25, 2022 at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The purpose behind the helicopter training was to expose the MWD's to new stimulus to ensure they are experienced if they need to ride in a helicopter overseas or while deployed.

K-9 Handler Officer Scott ORourke watches as K-9 LJ selects the container with a suspicious substance during a training exercise on July 10, 2019, at Kennedy Space Centers Protective Services Office in Florida. The centers specially trained K-9s support the center 24/7, 365 days. Their main goal is to protect the Kennedy workforce and assets. Normal activities include sweeps of designated facilities, parking lots and random vehicle inspections at entrance gates. During rocket launches, they are out and about performing sweeps of facilities and launch site viewing areas. They cover Kennedy and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryan Bolanos, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his MWD, Edo, Sept. 29, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Military working dog handlers employ toys to keep the dog occupied during inactivity.

Military Working Dog handlers introduce a puppy from the breeding program to a bite sleeve at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 19, 2022. The 341st Training Squadron trains MWDs and handlers for the entire Department of Defense, enhancing the lethality and readiness of our total force.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gabriela Quinones, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and a native of Glendale, California, and Sgt. Teo, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Miramar, prepare for a demonstration for U.S. Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a tour of MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, April 6, 2023. During the tour, cadets received a military working dog demonstration, visited the air traffic control tower, and saw a static display on the flight line as part of a visit to the base to familiarize them with air station operations and everyday life in the military.

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, holds the leash of Zasko, during a patrol of Western Baghdad Aug 2. Zasko, a Belgian Malinois, is trained to detect the scents of 11 weapons from common ammunition to sophisticated explosive materials.

Pfc. Thomas Hall, a military dog handler, and Athos, a military working dog assigned to the 95th Military Police Detachment, exit 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 Military Working Dog Zzakira gets examined by U.S Air Force Maj. Richard Wood, a medical responder assigned to the 673d Medical Group emergency room, at the medical training facility on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 1, 2022. The 673d Medical Group held its first-ever Joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care-K-9 course geared toward exposing military emergency providers, doctors, and independent medical technicians to basic emergency medical care for military working dogs. The hands-on course touched on shock treatment; respiratory distress; blast, burn, and crush injuries and many more.

Tech. Sgt. John Whisman, Military Working Dog handler at the 341st Training Squadron, prepares to demonstrate bite work for veteran and active handlers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on April 19, 2022. The Vietnam-era MWD handlers from the Vietnam Dog Handlers Association swapped stories with active handlers and saw today's best practices in military working dog and handler training.

040218-F-9871C-001. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad International Airport Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Air Force member from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron prepares to release a working dog during a demonstration at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 19, 2022. Team Fairchild celebrated Police Week with a K-9 demonstration in Miller Park, recently renovated by 4 News Now Extreme Team.

A soldier of the German Armed Forces with a mission dog, taken during the Bundeswehr exercise 'Fast Eagle' in Barth, 05.05.2022. The exercise 'Fast Eagle' simulates an evacuation of German citizens from a fictitious crisis country within a short time, Barth, Germany, Europe

Lt. Col. Wrigley, a service dog with the Massachusetts National Guard, greets his temporary handler Massachusetts Army National Guard Spc. Brianna High, a behavioral health specialist with the 182 Medical Company, June 11, 2019 on Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, during STRIKE BACK 19. Wrigley will travel throughout NSTA during the duration of STRIKE BACK 19 to provide support to the troops.STRIKE BACK 19 is a multinational exercise hosted by the Bulgarian Armed Forces at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, from June 6-20, 2019. STRIKE BACK 19 is designed to increase capabilities and interoperability with Bulgarian, Albanian, Greek, North Macedonian and U.S. Troops.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant James Chiriboga-Flor, 35th Security Forces kennel master, performs a demonstration with a Military Working Dog at the Police Week 2022 Static Display Event on Misawa Air Base, Japan on May 18, 2022.

040309-F-5646C-005. Base: RAF Fairford State: Gloucestershire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

A U.S. Air Force military working dog assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, participates in a skills demonstration 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.

Staff Sgt. Robert Gust, 366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his K-9, Yyankee walk through the field where the Meridian Police Department and 366th SFS participated in a K-9 competition on May 19, 2022 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. In his experience, Gust finds that training and competing with outside agencies enhances his teams capabilities.

A U.S. Army Soldier and his working dog Lucky conduct a search for explosive devices in an area covered in disposed metal April 2, 2008, in Al Sinaa, Iraq. The canine team is assisting U.S. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, receives a brief with his Marines at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 22, 2022. Manny and the Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in the first event of the ATLAS games for a unit competition.

Pvt. Omar Guerrero, a military dog handler, and Jon, a military working dog 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 Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron perform a military working dog demonstration during the Fairchild Skyfest 2022 airshow at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 14, 2022. Fairchild Skyfest 2022 offered a unique view of Team Fairchild's role in enabling Rapid Global Mobility for the U.S. Air Force.

Spc. Omar Valle, a military working dog handler with the 226th Military Police Detachment, participates in obedience training with his service dog FFasolt, during a visit from West Point Cadets at Fort Hood, July 27, 2022. Military working dog handlers are responsible for training and caring for their service dog. These service dogs are used in both combat operations, law enforcement, and installation security.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Reese and his military working dog Grek wait at a safe house before conducting an assault against insurgents in Buhriz, Iraq, April 10, 2007. U.S. Army Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division and Iraqi army soldiers from 4th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division are going house-to-house in search for weapons caches and enemy fighters after more than 1,000 residents of this Baqubah suburb were displaced by Al-Qaeda insurgents.

Staff Sgt. Shaun Crouse, Multi-National Task Force-East K-9 unit, and his dog, Johnson, take flight as participate in medical evacuation hoist training at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.

061219-N-1522S-045. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A military working dog and his handler taking a walk.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Schembri, 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices bite work with military working dog, Tech. Sgt. Mick, during a Police Week event at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 19, 2022. Its crucial for military working dogs to practice bite work to retain the fundamental knowledge of their role in the mission for better results during operational situations.

Staff Sgt Marshall Rains, 5th Security Forces dog handler, shows the strength of their military working dog by demonstrating a bite takedown for a group of elementary kids at Dakota Elementary school, on Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, May 25, 2022. Training for military working dogs begins when they are eight weeks old and is five months long.

US Air Force SENIOR AIRMAN Jason Gray, 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, prepares to release his K-9 working dog Bery during a routine training exercise at RAF Feltwell, United Kingdom. The exercise is designed to help train the K-9s in attack, defense and submission of suspects during real world instances. Base: Raf Feltwell Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Staff Sgt. Michael Nixon, a Soldier with 16th Military Police Brigade, gives a bite demonstration with Max, a military working dog, in front of local school children Sept. 15, 2022, at Fort Bragg, N.C. This was part of Fort Braggs Meet Your Army Day that showcased different aspects of Army life to the public.

Sgt. Rafael Vetancourt, a combat medic assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, embraces his dog during a welcome home ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 25, 2022. The 1st ABCT Soldiers deployed to Germany in support of NATO allies to deter Russian aggression while also supporting a range of other requirements in the area.

U.S. Airman from the 35th Security Forces Squadron, conducts detection training with his military working dog during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2022. This exercise tested explosive ordnance disposal technicians abilities and skills responding to wartime improvised explosive devices, unexploded ordnance, chemical weapons and tactical combat casualty care operations.

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

Staff Sgt. Charles Pope, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with GGrief, 99 SFS MWD, during patrol training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, August 18, 2022. The 99 SFS provides flight-line security, police services, antiterrorism and force protection for Nellis AFB and Creech AFB.

Left, 1st Sgt. Dean Bissey, first sergeant for Company C "Dustoff", 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade hooks the hoist harness to Staff Sgt. Michael Hile and his military working dog "Rronnie" from 554th Military Police Company July 15 near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Staff Sgt. Edward Lopez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, rewards his MWD, Bak, by petting him and playing with a toy during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Bak was rewarded after searching for and locating satchels emanating odors, which MWDs are trained to detect.

040401-M-1158H-027. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

030616-F-1342R-047. Base: Minot Air Force Base State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

A Marine is slowly pouring water into the mouth of mascot "Rockey" after he had a long day out in the sun at the 1ST Marine Air Wing (MAW) Truck Rodeo. The purpose of the Truck Rodeo is to find out which 1ST MAW Marines are the quickest and most efficient at their respective jobs so they may represent the 1ST MAW at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Truck Rodeo. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Storm, a K-9 assigned to ProMedica Security, searches for hidden training weapon parts during a practice search at the Ohio National Guards 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, July 21, 2022. The K-9 officers visited the 180FW to learn about the units security forces mission, sharing best practices and strengthening community partnerships.

020317-F-4406B-012. Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

220414-N-MQ631-1155A member of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Leadership Program interacts with a National Guard K-9 unit during a Military Affairs Day tour of military installations.

U.S. Air Force Mina, a military working dog with the 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, holds onto a simulated criminal, on Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2022. The K9 demonstration was part of Police Week, May 16 - 20. The simulated criminals were volunteer Airmen and Soldiers deployed at PSAB.

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Senior Airman Maddison Miller, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and her MWD Klea conduct obedience training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 2, 2022. A normal training day for a MWD and their handler includes basic obedience, teaching them new skills and going on patrol.

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.

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

A military service dog with the Infantería de Marina de Colombia (Colombian Marine Corps) sits in the shade during a press conference following their recruit swearing in ceremony at the Base de Entrenamiento de Marina in Coveñas, Colombia, Jan 11, 2023. For the first time in Colombian history, 60 women completed the Juramento de Bandera de Infantes de Marina after they completed three months of recruit training and joined the ranks in the Colombian Naval Infantry. U.S. Marines attended the ceremony to show solidarity and support partner nations significant contributions to the principles of Women, Peace, and Security and to demonstrate unwavering support for the women Naval Infantry graduates.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Pickens, a military working dog handler with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, works with his dog MWD Gyozo at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on AUG 10, 2022. Gyozo was supposed to be taking a water break but he was too excited to get back to training on the course.

U.S. Army Pvt. Kevin Hajos, a Military Working Dog handler with the 100th MWD Detachment, patrols with his dog Gino during a suspicious package training, on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, March 27, 2022. The training allowed U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Directorate of Emergency Services to test interoperability with host nation emergency services.

041207-M-5573S-107. Base: Camp Johnson State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein (left) 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 Force Senior Airman Larry Jimenez, military working dog handler assigned to 48th Security Forces Squadron, conducts ground burst simulator training with MWD Ukkie at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Aug. 21, 2022. The training is designed to challenge MWD coordination and reaction time to commands given by a handler under intense conditions.

United States Marine holding a puppy before embarking on a combat operation in Afghanistan's Helmand Province

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Carly M745, a security forces K-9 with the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Group is sedated to have blood drawn on July 3, during a canine blood drive at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Just like humans, this life saving contribution can be used for another K-9 of the same blood type when needed.

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, and the Western Recruiting Region, grapples with a tree branch during the ATLAS Games with his Marines at MCRD San Diego, Sept. 22, 2022. Manny and Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion participated in the first event of the ATLAS games for a unit competition involving a run, tire flips, and pushups. (U.S Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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The 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handlers and their MWDs take a break from training at the Multi-Agency K-9 Explosive Training Event at Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va., Apr. 6, 2022. The handlers had the opportunity to train on multiple different odors and explosive types that are not available in their normal training regiments.

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 27, 2020) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Michael Angelow stands with his military working dog, Alma, at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Oct. 27, 2020. Alma returned to full duty following a tear of seven of eight ligaments in her right hind leg.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cale Woodman, a combat engineer with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, cleans a mule's hoof during Mountain Exercise (MTX) 1-23 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, 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. Horses and pack animals were used during the initial phase of operations in Afghanistan, post-9/11.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Apr. 8, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Caitlyn Fetter, a Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, leads her MWD Nitro during an explosive detection training evolution at NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Apr. 8, 2022. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

020110-F-0526K-002. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

221011-N-XU073-1278YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 11, 2022) Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) security departments military working dog (MWD) division hosts an MWD demonstration during the National Night Out event onboard CFAY. National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie across thousands of communities in the U.S. and worldwide. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Bruno, a Military Working Dog, waits on commands from his handler (not shown) during 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 and then go on to 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)

Spc. Raul Sanchez, 2nd Military Police Detachment military working dog handler, and his dog Kody wait to run a drug detection 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.

US Air Force Security Policeman AIRMAN Oswald stands with his guard dog at Camp X-ray at US Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION SEA SIGNAL Base: Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Victor, 81st SFS military working dog, participate in a military working dog demonstration during the Biloxi Shuckers Education Day event in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 11, 2022. The event allowed Airmen from the 81st Training Group to set up training equipment displays for local school-aged children to view during the Biloxi Shuckers' game.

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the aircraft carriers USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS George Washington (CVN 73), interact with therapy dogs during a joint Safety Stand-Up in Hampton, Virginia, June 21, 2022. The John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard working alongside NNS, NAVSEA and contractors conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul as part of the mission to deliver the warship back in the fight, on time and on budget, to resume its duty of defending the United States.

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 9, 2022) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Angela Sweeney, assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, and Diego, military working dog, participate in a 9/11 remembrance run on Sept. 9, 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. Air Force Col. Michael D. Stohler, commander of the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, poses for a photo with his son, Carson Stohler, and two service dogs, Tytan and Gracie April 23, 2022, at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Stohler was greeted by Tytan and Gracie after flying his last military flight during a regularly scheduled drill.

A troop leader with Boy Scouts of America, Troop 49, receives a bite during a military working dog demo for The Boy Scouts of America, Bellows Air Force Station, Feb. 24, 2024. This demonstration provides scouts with insight into the life of a military working dog handler. Marine Corps

Security personnel with bomb detecting dogs in action around sidewalks, bushes, parked vehicles outside Harry S. Truman Building

220810-N-DP708-1155 SAN DIEGO (August 10, 2022) HSM-71, as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and returned to Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 10, 2022, following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations. CVW-9 deployed with a combination of fourth and fifth-generation platforms that predominantly represent the Airwing of the Future,” executing more than 21,307 fixed-wing and helicopter flight hours comprising of 10,250 sorties, 8,437 launches and 8,487 aircraft arrestments.

U.S. Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, load a mule with equipment 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.

020425-F-9528H-035. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2002 Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

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 (pictured).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!

040904-F-8155K-001. Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Senior Airman Keaton Leshko, 55th Security Forces Squadron, military working dog handler and MWD AArlington compete in the K-9 Battle of the Paws competition at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 19, 2022. During the aggression portion, working dogs attacked simulated perpetrators wearing protective gear.

BALTIMORE (Sept. 9, 2022) - Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Joseph Bender, left, Military Working Dog Rugby, center, and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Ivan Chen check provide pier-side security in Baltimores Inner Harbor during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore 2022. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the citys celebration of the sea services with this year marking the City of Baltimore's third time hosting Navy Fleet Week.

Cpl. Opha May, the depot mascot, receives an end of service award during her retirement ceremony at Barrow Hall on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 20, 2022. SandersMartinez and Opha May will spend their time after the Marine Corps in Chicago, Ill.

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011114-F-5009P-004. Base: Kunsan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF

Senior Airman Kala Evans, a military working dog handler assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron, accompanies MDW Yoda during his retirement ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 1, 2022. During the ceremony, leaders and wingmen from across the 39th Air Base Wing celebrated MWD Yodas retirement after seven years of military service at Incirlik AB. During his career, MWD Yoda accumulated 3,025 training hours and 350 hours of random antiterrorism measures and law enforcement operations while maintaining a 97 percent drug detection rate. MWD Yoda will spend retirement in Germany after being adopted by a U.S. Army veterinarian who previously served at Incirlik AB.

Sgt. Big Deuce VIII (donkey) and Cpl. Short Round at an army ceremony accompanied by their Alpha Battery, 2-2 FAR handlers.

Lance Cpl. Martin W. SandersMartinez, with Headquarters and Service Battalion, walks Cpl. Opha May, the depot mascot, during her retirement ceremony at Barrow Hall on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 20, 2022. SandersMartinez and Opha May will spend their time after the Marine Corps in Chicago, Ill.

Command Sgt. Maj. David Inglis, 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion command sergeant major, wears a protective suit and is attacked by a military working dog during a demonstration of the dogs abilities at Kandahar Airfield, Sept. 29, 2012. The military working dogs, from 3rd Infantry Divisions K-9 unit, are used for various purposes including sniffing for explosive residue and protect military personnel.

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