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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Capan, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, right, controls MWD Pepper while she bites Cpl. Justin Purcell, a Canadian Armed Forces member, during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

MCpl. Tylar Parsons, a Canadian Armed Forces member, is taken down by Military Working Dog Azir, assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

MCpl. Tylar Parsons, a Canadian Armed Forces member, runs from Military Working Dog Azir, assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Connor Lewis, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and MWD Azir assigned to the 386th ESFS, take a break during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

Military Working Dog Azir, assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, takes down Cpl. Shane Cummings, a Canadian Armed Forces member, during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

Military Working Dog Azir, assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, attacks during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brendan Turner, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, left, helps Cpl. Isaiah Coles, a Canadian Armed Forces member, center, to his feet, while U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jibran Martin, a 386th ESFS Military Working Dog handler, right, gets MWD Mark to release his bite during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

Military Working Dog Mark takes down Cpl. Isaiah Coles, a Canadian Armed Forces member, during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jibran Martin, a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, looks at MWD Mark during a MWD bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brendan Turner, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, hands Cpl. Isaiah Coles, a Canadian Armed Forces member, a bite suit during a Military Working Dog bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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MWD bite demo: Canadian partners see capability

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brendan Turner, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, briefs a group of Canadian Armed Forces members before a Military Working Dog bite demonstration at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 16, 2023. The MWDs at AASAB are dual purpose detection and patrol dogs and AASAB is the largest hub for sending MWDs in and out of U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. The 386th ESFS does demonstrations to showcase the MWDs capabilities and how they are an asset to the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Miranda Mahoney)
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Mckenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, trains with her MWD, Adja, in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Mckenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, trains with her MWD, Adja, in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Mckenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, trains with her MWD, Adja, in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Mckenzie Langan, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, trains with her MWD, Adja, in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

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.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, locates a satchel emanating odors he is trained to detect, during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. While it’s the MWD’s job to sniff out suspected items, the handler must be able to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Staff Sgt. Edward Lopez, a military working dog handler assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, signals to his MWD, Bak, to search an area during a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. It's the job of the handler to read an MWD’s change in behavior to receive early indications of specific odors.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Bak, a Belgian Malinois military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, returns to his car kennel after a training exercise, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Initial military working dog training can take two to six months, depending on the abilities of the canine, but it is up to the handlers to continue to hone their abilities.
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Passing the Sniff Test - Military Working Dogs keep ADAB secure

Adja, a German Shepard military working dog assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, passes through a training tube in the 380th ESFS obedience yard, October 20, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. By practicing in the obedience yard, handlers can ensure their MWD is familiar with different obstacles so they are not impeded by new terrain on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)
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