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    Marine Finds Strength in Furry Companion [Image 4 of 6]

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    Two military personnel in USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are conducting a military working dog (MWD) training exercise on a dirt training ground. One handler is restraining a German Shepherd while the other holds a bite sleeve/training pad, suggesting a bite work or apprehension training drill. The setting appears to be a military installation with a chain-link fence, parked vehicles, and rolling hills visible in the background.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    03.21.2014

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado 

    I Marine Expeditionary Force

    Cpl. David Gardea, left, and Cpl. Joey Nunez, right, both military working dog handlers with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, Canine Unit, conduct bite training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 21, 2014. Military working dogs provide support to ground combat troops by detecting explosive devices, attacking individuals who represent danger using bite attacks and visual deterrence.

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    Date Taken: 03.21.2014
    Date Posted: 03.26.2014 16:41
    Photo ID: 1197424
    VIRIN: 140321-M-ZH987-031
    Resolution: 1494x2000
    Size: 1.35 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
    Hometown: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 39
    Downloads: 4

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    A military working dog handler in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform is conducting bite/apprehension training with a German Shepherd at what appears to be a military kennel facility. The handler is holding a bite sleeve/protection pad while the dog charges toward him in an aggressive training posture. A second uniformed service member is visible in the background near a chain-link gate.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is conducting military working dog (MWD) bite training with a German Shepherd. The Marine is wearing a padded bite sleeve on his right arm, which the dog is actively biting and gripping while standing on its hind legs. A second individual in an olive green t-shirt observes the training exercise in the background.
    Two military personnel in USMC digital camouflage uniforms are conducting a military working dog (MWD) training exercise in an outdoor training area. One Marine, identified by a name tape reading 'GARDEA', is holding a bite sleeve/training pad while a German Shepherd dog charges toward him. A second Marine in the background holds the dog's leash, having released it for the bite training drill.
    Two military personnel in USMC MARPAT desert camouflage uniforms are conducting a military working dog (MWD) training exercise on a dirt training ground. One handler is restraining a German Shepherd while the other holds a bite sleeve/training pad, suggesting a bite work or apprehension training drill. The setting appears to be a military installation with a chain-link fence, parked vehicles, and rolling hills visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is conducting K9 handler training with a German Shepherd military working dog. The handler is guiding the dog over a white wooden ramp obstacle on a dirt training course enclosed by chain-link fencing. Additional military personnel are visible in the background engaged in similar training activities.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is conducting a military working dog (MWD) training exercise. A German Shepherd is captured mid-jump over a white wooden hurdle obstacle while on a leash held by the handler. The training appears to take place in an enclosed outdoor facility with chain-link fencing.

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