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386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dogs

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Digi, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a bite of a simulated suspect during training here, July 2. MWDs spend several hours each week training on different scenarios to ensure they are in perfect shape to handle any situation that might arise on the base. Digi is deployed from Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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Tech. Sgt. Thomas Myers, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master, checks on Stella, 386th ESFS military working dog here, July 2. Myers checks on all the MWDs periodically each day to ensure they are well maintained and ready for duty. The MWD handlers provide comfort, food, water, exercise and anything a MWD might need to keep them in tip-top shape. Sgt. Myers is from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and Stella is from Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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Heroes, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break after some intense training with his handler, here, July 2. The MWD is a vital piece of the security on a military installation whether at home station or deployed. Heroes is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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The wall of heroes is displayed at the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog flight office here July 2. This wall represents all the current and previous MWDs and their handlers who have been deployed to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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Staff. Sgt. Bradley Pousha, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with Lenin, 386th ESFS MWD here, July 2. Pousha and Lenin are getting ready to check all vehicles coming into the base for unauthorized contraband items. MWDs provide another level of security for the service members who work on the installation. Pousha and Lenin are both deployed from Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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Staff. Sgt. Bradley Pousha, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler stands in the background while Lenin, 386th ESFS MWD searches the interior of a vehicle during their shift here, July 2. Pousha and Lenin are checking all vehicles coming into the base for unauthorized contraband items. Pousha and Lenin are both deployed out of Joint Base San Antonia, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell)

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Published July 8, 2013
By Master Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- The military working dog program trains both the dog and the handler to work as a team for: intruder detection, tracking, locating individuals inside buildings and various substance detections. The MWD teams are attached to several different special operations units routinely conducting outside-the-wire missions. The team can be used for a myriad of functions on the installations as well; they act as a psychological deterrent and force multiplier. The MWD units can get appointed to help the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, U.S. Secret Service, Department of State, Border Patrol and other local civilian law enforcement agencies.

2+4=enhanced security

2+4=enhanced security

2+4=enhanced security

2+4=enhanced security

2+4=enhanced security

2+4=enhanced security