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Military Working Dog handlers from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron perform a demonstration of their canines’ capabilities at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. A MWD handler is responsible for protecting and defending a base with their loyal canine partner by their side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Tech. Sgt. Enrique Diaz, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, spins around as military working dog, Devil, latches onto his bite suit during a MWD demonstration at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. A MWD handler is responsible for protecting and defending a base with their loyal canine partner by their side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Military Working Dog handlers with the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron perform a demonstration of their canines’ capabilities at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. The demo allowed spectators from around the installation to watch as two different MWD handlers went through scenarios with their canines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Military Working Dog, Devil, is releases Tech. Sgt. Enrique Diaz, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, with help from Staff Sgt. Christopher OBrien, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, during a MWD demonstration at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. The protective suits are a tool for the MWD handlers that helps keep the trainer safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Bags, used for bomb and drug detection training for military working dogs, are lined up at the MWD training facility at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. MWD handlers personally train their assigned dog in law enforcement, including how to detect drugs and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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Military Working Dog, Zsolti, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pants after running through training routines at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. Military kennels carry a tradition where the canine will always outrank the handler. This ensures respect is always shared between the two members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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386 ESFS Airmen show how perfect practice makes perfect

Published Sept. 9, 2019
By Air Force Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer
386 ESFS

Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait -- Military Working Dog handlers from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron perform a demonstration of their canines’ capabilities at Ali al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 22, 2019. A MWD handler is responsible for protecting and defending a base with their loyal canine partner by their side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

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