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Military working dogs, handlers hone skills with competition

Military working dog Nnora runs through a culvert during the obstacle portion an MWD competition at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, March 23, 2019. Three handlers and the MWDs competed for top MWD team of the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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Military working dogs, handlers hone skills with competition

Military working dog Lezer escorts a suspect during the patrol portion of an MWD competition at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, March 23, 2019. Senior Airman Jason Wong, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, issued orders to Lezer to make sure the suspect remained compliant. Lezer, who was named top MWD, demonstrated the highest level of skill for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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Military working dogs, handlers hone skills with competition

Military working dog Nnora tackles a fleeing suspect during the patrol portion of an MWD competition at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, March 23, 2019. Each MWD had to demonstrate attack skills and show restraint, depending on the situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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Military working dogs, handlers hone skills with competition

Senior Airman Jason Wong and his partner Lezer receive a uniform patch for top military working dog team during an MWD competition at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, March 23, 2019. MWD competitions foster esprit de corps in the 407 Security Forces Squadron and strengthens the teamwork between MWDs and their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Catron, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military dog handler, keeps his MWD Morty calm while U.S. Army Capt Theresa Hubbell, Area Support Group Kuwait Camp Arifjan veterinary officer in charge, shows U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Kristin Niemi, 380th Expeditionary Medical Group medical technician, spots where medical procedures can be performed during basic preventative medical service training, Nov. 27, 2018, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Due to the distance of the veterinary clinic in Kuwait and the services available for MWD at ADAB, Hubbell visited ADAB to perform a quarterly inspection of the MWDs and their living quarters, and provided training for the handlers and Emergency Medical Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog handler, Staff Sgt. Patrick Cushing, and working dog Tuka participate in a demonstration highlighting the capabilities of the team at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog handler, Staff Sgt. Dustin Reed, and working dog Tuka participate in a demonstration highlighting the capabilities of the team at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog handler, Staff Sgt. Carmen Pontello, and working dog EROS participate in a demonstration highlighting the capabilities of the team at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog handler, Staff Sgt. Carmen Pontello, and his working dog Max prepare to participate in a demonstration in front of a large crowd highlighting the capabilities of the team at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog handler, Staff Sgt. Dustin Reed, and his working dog Szuli prepare to participate in a demonstration in front of a large crowd, highlighting the capabilities of the team at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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U.S. Air Force military working dogs and their handlers from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, led by kennel master Staff Sgt. Jeffrie Kennedy, perform a demonstration in front of a large crowd highlighting the capabilities of the military working dogs and their handlers at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, October 8, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. The team training consists of practical scenarios including sweeps on roadways, massive open areas, cache and improvised explosive devices and counter insurgent patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. Having continuous training that not only conforms, but surpasses the standards set by the U.S. Air Force is how the 332nd ESFS maintains mission readiness with their military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. Having continuous training that not only conforms, but surpasses the standards set by the U.S. Air Force is how the 332nd ESFS maintains mission readiness with their military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. Having continuous training that not only conforms, but surpasses the standards set by the U.S. Air Force is how the 332nd ESFS maintains mission readiness with their military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. Military Working Dogs and their handlers provide security, crime prevention patrols, emergency response, intruder detection, and explosives and drugs detection on military bases around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Devon Patterson, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep a vehicle yard for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. Military Working Dogs and their handlers provide security, crime prevention patrols, emergency response, intruder detection, and explosives and drugs detection on military bases around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Tyler Chambers, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep an open area for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. With an acute sense of smell five to 10 times stronger than a human's, working dogs can detect minute traces of explosives or drugs and alert their handlers of their presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Tyler Chambers, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep an open area for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. The training is all about strengthening the bond between handler and canine as team chemistry is a vital component for these working dog teams to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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Staff Sgt. Tyler Chambers, 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine sweep an open area for explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 30, 2018. With an acute sense of smell five to 10 times stronger than a human's, working dogs can detect minute traces of explosives or drugs and alert their handlers of their presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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