U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Cushing a Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and his K-9 partner Tuko both assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Squadron, share a moment of affection during a break in training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2018. Max’s handler Sgt. Pontello is in the process of adopting Max this year marking 11 years of faithful military service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Tech. Sgt. Nieko Carzis)