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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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