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Military working dog handlers key to security

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 03, 2018) An Afghan Air Force (AAF) military working dog is guided by an Afghan military working dog handler to different areas during training June 3, 2018, Kabul Afghanistan. The military working dog handlers and military working dogs work together to ensure safety and security of the areas in which they patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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Military working dog handlers key to security

KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) A security forces military working dog handler with the Afghan Air Force (AAF) walks the military working dog for the first time December 27, 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan. Getting the dogs and handlers acclimated to each other is the first step to having a trained team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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Military working dog handlers key to security

KABUL, Afghanistan (December 12, 2017) Capt. Tasha Worcester, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisor, talks with Danish advisors about the new military working dog contract for the new Afghan Air Force (AAF) December 12, 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan. The dogs were donated to the Afghan Air Force to help rejuvenate the military working dog program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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Military working dog handlers key to security

KABUL, Afghanistan (December 12, 2017) Capt. Tasha Worcester, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisor, inspects the new military working dog for any issues December 12, 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan. The dogs are going to be given to the Afghan Air Force (AAF) to increase the capability of the security forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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Military working dog handlers key to security

KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) Capt. Tasha Worcester, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisor, talks with Afghan Air Force (AAF) security forces leadership and military working dog handlers about the new dogs December 27, 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan. This was the first meeting between the Afghan Air Force security forces soldiers and the new dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
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All gave some, some gave all

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Assad Pharr, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces honor guardsman, folds the American flag during a battle cross memorial dedication at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. By displaying the flag and giving it a distinctive fold, we show respect to the flag and express our gratitude to those individuals who fought and continue to fight for freedom, at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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All gave some, some gave all

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyreese McAllister, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces honor guardsman, executes a final salute during a battle cross memorial dedication at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. A rifle pointing down signifies a soldier killed in action, often capped by a helmet and dog tags, and at the bottom, a pair of boots to represent the final march of the last battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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All gave some, some gave all

Dog tags of fallen security forces defenders hang on a battle cross during a memorial dedication at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. The cross is a symbolic representation on the battlefield, or at the base camp, to show honor and respect for the dead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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All gave some, some gave all

Members of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fire rifle volleys during a battle cross memorial dedication at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 28, 2015. The dedication took place on the 10th anniversary of Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson’s death, the first female killed in the line of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Training medical personnel for MWDs in AOR

U.S. Army Capt. Raymond Wong, 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service veterinary officer in charge, demonstrates ways to check the capillary refill at a Military Working Dog medical emergency training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2015. The veterinary service team conducted training in hospitals throughout the area of responsibility to provide information on support and stabilizing MWDs until more advanced care is available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Training medical personnel for MWDs in AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Mac, 386 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, watches U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Creel, 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service animal technician, do an exam on GGreta, USAF 386 ESFS MWD, during medical emergency training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2015. The veterinary service team travel through the area of responsibility, teaching medical personnel techniques to stabilize MWDs until more advanced care is available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Training medical personnel for MWDs in AOR

FFrida, U.S. Air Force 386 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, attends medical emergency training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2015. FFrida and GGreta, another USAF MWD, gave hospital personnel hands-on experience working with animal patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Training medical personnel for MWDs in AOR

Members from the 463rd Military Detachment Veterinary Service and the 386 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron visit hospitals in the area of responsibility to conduct MWD medical emergency training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2015. The team traveled to conduct training to medical personnel throughout the area of responsibility, providing information on support and stabilizing MWDs until more advanced care is available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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Training medical personnel for MWDs in AOR

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kurtis Buchawiecki, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, does a MWD demonstration with GGreta, 386 ESFS MWD, after emergency medical training at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 12, 2015. Buchawiecki demonstrated and talked about some of the capabilities MWDs help in the fight against the Islamic State or ISIL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)
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