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Emotions travel down leash; Honoring fallen MWDs and their handlers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Kench, a military working dog handler with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, carries his military working dog Beta towards the end of a three-mile ruck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. The carrying of one’s military working dog across the final stretch was meant to be symbolic of teamwork during the commemoration ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Emotions travel down leash; Honoring fallen MWDs and their handlers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amadio Apilado, military working dog trainer with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron holds up a photo of Sarge, a fallen U.S. Air Force military working dog that served in the Vietnam war, during a three-mile ruck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. Apilado wanted to honor Sarge during the ruck because it was a commemoration themed march to honor all fallen military working dogs and handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Emotions travel down leash; Honoring fallen MWDs and their handlers

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Section pose for a photo after finishing a three-mile ruck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. The ruck was organized in conjunction with a commemoration ceremony to honor fallen military working dog handlers and military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Emotions travel down leash; Honoring fallen MWDs and their handlers

Personnel gather for opening remarks during a military working dog and military working dog handler commemoration ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. The commemoration ceremony was followed by a three-mile ruck and was organized to honor fallen handlers and canines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Emotions travel down leash; Honoring fallen MWDs and their handlers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Ryan Rayos, a military working dog handler with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, gives his military working dog Aramis water during a three-mile ruck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. The ruck was organized in conjunction with a commemoration ceremony to honor fallen military working dog handlers and military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares his dog, Grim, for training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs and their handlers directly support the Vehicle Search Area and detection sweeps around critical assets on base. They patrol all of the coalition facilities regularly to ensure the safety of Team AUAB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares the water hose to clean his dog’s, Grim, kennel Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ESFS has the second largest kennel in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility. The MWD and handler are teamed at their respective home stations and deploy together around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, restrains his dog, Grim, during training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWD’s main mission at AUAB is to maintain a secure operating environment by preventing the introduction of explosives onto the base through explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a bite out of Staff Sgt. Tyler Sexton’s, 379th ESFS MWD handler, padded sleeves during a training scenario Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Grim is a detection patrol dog. MWDs and their handlers assist fellow security forces members in daily operations to protect the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by as he listens to his handler’s commands during training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Handlers train their assigned MWD daily to maintain their basic level of proficiency and advance their skills. The MWDs are exposed to new tasks regularly as training tools and techniques evolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites his toy while taking a break in training Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The MWD team is incorporated into security forces operations that ensure the security of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with his dog, Grim, after completing a training scenario Sept. 16, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs and their handlers work throughout the region to support detection and deterrence efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares food for military working dogs Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. MWDs patrol all of the coalition facilities regularly. Having MWDs in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility enables them to achieve increased detection capabilities of personnel, explosives and narcotics and deter the enemy through aggressive patrolling. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

Grim, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by as Staff Sgt. Jacob Brown, 379th ESFS MWD handler, inspects an individual during a training scenario Sept. 15, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There are two main types of MWDs in the Air Force: explosive detector dogs and narcotic detector dogs. In addition, the MWDs can also be trained to bite and hold suspects to affect an apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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MWDs “pawsitively” impact base security

The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers and their assigned dogs maintain a secure operating environment by preventing the introduction of explosives onto Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, through explosive detection. They directly support the Vehicle Search Area and detection sweeps around critical assets and provide psychological deterrence by conducting foot patrols and presence patrols around populated areas or high traffic areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)
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379th ESFS honor National Police Week at AUAB

Members of the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron share a laugh with Airmen during their vehicle and weapons display May 12, 2015, at Memorial Plaza on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ESFS held other various events during National Police Week consisting of an opening ceremony, a fallen officer memorial 5K run, and a "Defender Challenge".(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Douglas)
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379th ESFS honor National Police Week at AUAB

Tze, a military working dog, latches onto Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Calo during a K-9 demonstration May 12, 2015, at Memorial Plaza on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Calo, a military working dog handler, and Tze are assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. The 379th ESFS held other various events during National Police Week consisting of an opening ceremony, a fallen officer memorial 5K run, and a "Defender Challenge". (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Douglas)
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379th ESFS honor National Police Week at AUAB

Airmen watch on as Staff Sgt. Timothy Garrett, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces military dog handler, demonstrates obedience drills with Tze during a K-9 demonstration May 12, 2015, at Memorial Plaza on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 379th ESFS held other various events during National Police Week consisting of an opening ceremony, a fallen officer memorial 5K run, and a "Defender Challenge". (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Douglas)
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K-9’s lead the way

Staff Sgt. Justin, military working dog handler, holds his MWD Oxigen while Staff Sgt. Matthew, military working dog trainer, presents the bite sleeve to Oxigen during a training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 5, 2015. Currently the MWD teams are preparing for an upcoming move to a new kennel facility expected to be completed by June of this year. Justin is currently deployed from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and is a native to Tamuning, Guam. Matthew is currently deployed from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., and is a native of Dumfries, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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K-9’s lead the way

Military Working Dog Oxigen reacts to a simulated perpetrator during a training exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Jan. 5, 2015. The MWD teams are a dual purpose weapon system, providing intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)
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