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    A better defense, military working dogs [Image 1 of 4]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is adjusting the tactical harness or vest on a military working dog, likely a German Shepherd, at what appears to be a forward operating base or military kennel facility. The soldier's name tape reads 'OLSON' and the dog appears alert and happy with mouth open. The setting features gravel ground, metal kennel structures, and shipping containers typical of deployed military environments.

    ZHARAY DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

    04.30.2012

    Photo by Capt. Allie Scott  

    4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs

    Pfc. Steven Olson prepares his Tactical Explosive Detection Dog "Alex" for mission. Alex is specially trained to detect explosive material which in turns keeps safer stand-off distance for American troops while on foot patrols.

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    Date Taken: 04.30.2012
    Date Posted: 05.02.2012 14:31
    Photo ID: 570712
    VIRIN: 120430-A-8915S-001
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 6.67 MB
    Location: ZHARAY DISTRICT, AF
    Web Views: 268
    Downloads: 11

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    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is adjusting the tactical harness or vest on a military working dog, likely a German Shepherd, at what appears to be a forward operating base or military kennel facility. The soldier's name tape reads 'OLSON' and the dog appears alert and happy with mouth open. The setting features gravel ground, metal kennel structures, and shipping containers typical of deployed military environments.
    A group of military working dog (MWD) handlers in full combat gear are posed with their K9 partners in what appears to be a forward operating base or military compound. The handlers are wearing multicam/OCP camouflage uniforms and carrying rifles, while the dogs — including Belgian Malinois and a black Labrador Retriever — sit at attention in front of them. This appears to be a formal unit or team photograph of a K9 military unit.
    A group of approximately eight military personnel in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniforms are standing in a formal line at what appears to be a forward operating base. Several of the soldiers are military working dog (MWD) handlers, each accompanied by a military working dog, predominantly Belgian Malinois and one black dog. The soldiers are armed with rifles and positioned in front of camouflage netting over structures on a gravel surface.
    Military personnel in combat uniforms are gathered on a gravel surface at what appears to be a forward operating base, participating in a recreational activity involving a military working dog and a large number of tennis balls. A German Shepherd-type dog on a leash and harness is lunging toward tennis balls scattered across the rocky ground, with overturned white buckets visible that appear to have contained the balls. The scene suggests a morale or reward activity for the military working dog.

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