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    From man's best friend to service member's best friend - K9s help accomplish mission in Iraq [Image 4 of 4]

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    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform poses with a German Shepherd military working dog. The Marine is smiling and holding the dog, which is wearing a chain collar with a red lead. The image is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy blue sky.

    CAMP ECHO, IRAQ

    01.10.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Rodney Foliente 

    2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

    Marine Gunnery Sgt. Lucca, an explosive detection dog, and Marine Staff Sgt. Chris Willingham, military working dog handler, Security Battalion, based out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., and attached to STB, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., share a hug at Camp Echo, Jan. 10. Willingham, who hails from Tuscaloosa, Ala., credits Lucca with saving his life twice on a previous deployment. The pair has been together for more than two years. Willingham is also the kennel master of the Camp Echo K9 team.

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    Date Taken: 01.10.2009
    Date Posted: 06.15.2012 07:34
    Photo ID: 146827
    VIRIN: 090124-A-4645F-005
    Resolution: 900x667
    Size: 493.63 KB
    Location: CAMP ECHO, IQ
    Web Views: 268
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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) works with a military working dog, appearing to be a Belgian Malinois, near a building wall. The dog is rearing up on its hind legs against the wall, likely conducting a search or detection task. The soldier holds the dog's leash and observes the dog's behavior attentively.
    A close-up photograph of a black dog, likely a German Shepherd or Labrador mix, holding a dark rubber ball or toy in its mouth. The dog has striking amber/orange eyes and is wearing a collar and what appears to be a tactical or working harness. A person in camouflage clothing is partially visible in the background, suggesting this may be a working or military/police K9.
    A close-up photograph of a large dog, likely a German Shepherd mix or Belgian Malinois, with a brindle/tan coat and black muzzle, tongue extended and panting. The dog appears to be a military working dog (MWD), evidenced by the military camouflage uniforms and tactical gear visible in the background. The dog wears a collar with a metal ring and appears alert and content.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform poses with a German Shepherd military working dog. The Marine is smiling and holding the dog, which is wearing a chain collar with a red lead. The image is taken from a low angle against a partly cloudy blue sky.

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