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Defenders, K9s relocate to new home

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Kevin Martins, Combat Support Unit 14 military working dog handler and trainer attached to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron MWD Section, inspects a kennel in the newly constructed K9 compound at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 26, 2016. The kennels are approximately 160 percent larger than those previous utilized and include a house for military working dogs to rest and relax. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9s relocate to new home

The newly constructed Military Working Dog Compound is now home to 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron personnel and their Royal Australian Air Force counterparts at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 26, 2016. The compound boast several enhancements including a conference room, larger kennels and a triple-sized obedience course, in addition to the compound itself being four times larger than its predecessor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9 embrace deep blue

Satie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, age four, prepares to leap from the edge of a pool during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 18, 2016. Older, more experienced military working dogs dogs were more proactive in their approach to the training, immediately seeking out the aggressor upon entering the pool area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9 embrace deep blue

Staff Sgt. Kenten, a 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, carries his K9 partner, Ppixie, age three, during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 18, 2016. In addition to water familiarization, military working dog handlers said the training allowed dogs and their handlers to strengthen their bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9 embrace deep blue

Staff Sgt. Anthony, a 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds up a rubber ball up for his K9 partner, Dini, age 11, during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 18, 2016. The training was conducted to encourage the dogs to overcome their reluctance to entering the water and correctly performing their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9 embrace deep blue

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Grady Humphries, assigned to Combat Support Unit 14 and aggressor for the training, engages a tug-of-war contest with Benga, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, age five, during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 18, 2016. The purpose of the training, hosted by 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Section alongside their Australian counterparts, is to familiarize military working dogs with bodies of water and encourage them to correctly perform their duties in such an environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Defenders, K9 embrace deep blue

Satie, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, age four, attacks a bite sleeve during annual water-based aggression training at the base pool at undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Jan. 18, 2016. Bite sleeves are leathery training aids worn over the arm by agitators or trainers to protect themselves from injury during bite training with military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

A Royal Australian Air Force airman attempts to do a pushup as part of the Bomb Suit Pushup Challenge during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. Contenders came forward to take on the challenge, donning approximately 80 pounds of gear before attempting the most pushups they could muster in one-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

Explosive ordinance disposal Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron display explosive and improvised explosive device examples during an EOD Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. Primary activities of EOD Airmen include detecting, rendering safe or destroying explosive devices, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

Royal Australian Air Forces Flight Lt. Andrew, an air battle manager attached to the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, spins out of bomb suit gear during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. The spinning motion allows EOD Airmen to rapidly remove bomb suit gear with little or no assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

Senior Airman Christopher, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group mental health technician, attempts to trace and cut an electrical circuit as part of the Disarm the Bomb Challenge during the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. The purpose of the carnival was to familiarize U.S. and coalition personnel with the various equipment and techniques utilized by EOD Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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EOD Airmen host carnival like no other

A 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airman attempts to place a golf ball inside a cone as part of the Drive the Robot Challenge during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Carnival at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 27, 2015. Other events held during the carnival included the Wear the Bomb Suit, Disarm the Bomb and Bomb Suit Pushup Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/Released)
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Two different Airmen, unfamiliar territory, same mission, defend the base

Senior Airman Justin, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron base defense operations controller, and Corporal Mitchell Goldsmith, Combat Support Unit 14 security forces operator with the Royal Australian Air Force, pose for a photo at an undisclosed location Southwest Asia Oct. 21, 2015. “The highlight my experience has been just getting to know them,” said Justin. “It’s a really fun group of Aussies that we have here. They’re not 100 percent work and zero fun; they do the job and have fun while doing it.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kentavist Brackin)
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