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    Offutt’s Newest K9 Team is Mission-Ready [Image 2 of 6]

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    A U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant named PITA, assigned to KILO 9 / TSGB unit, poses in a formal military portrait with his Military Working Dog (MWD). The dog is licking the handler's face, creating a candid and humorous moment during what appears to be an official photo session. An American flag is visible in the background, consistent with standard military portrait settings.

    OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, UNITED STATES

    04.23.2026

    Photo by Dana Heard 

    55th Wing

    Hector, 55th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, licks his handler, Staff Sgt. Michael Pita, 55th SFS MWD handler, during an official portrait session in the public affairs studio at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, April 23, 2026. Developing strong trust and rapport between MWDs and their handlers is essential for the team to complete their required training and future operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by D.P. Heard)

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    Date Taken: 04.23.2026
    Date Posted: 09.18.2026 16:33
    Photo ID: 9949202
    VIRIN: 260423-F-TA373-1002
    Resolution: 3000x2400
    Size: 1.72 MB
    Location: OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, US
    Web Views: 10
    Downloads: 1

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    A Belgian Malinois working dog is posed in a formal portrait-style photograph against a gray studio backdrop. The dog is wearing a black tactical harness with a patch reading 'PROTECT US' and is seated next to an American flag. The dog appears alert and happy with mouth open and tongue out.
    A U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant named PITA, assigned to KILO 9 / TSGB unit, poses in a formal military portrait with his Military Working Dog (MWD). The dog is licking the handler's face, creating a candid and humorous moment during what appears to be an official photo session. An American flag is visible in the background, consistent with standard military portrait settings.
    A military or law enforcement handler in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is working with a Belgian Malinois military working dog (MWD) on an artificial turf surface. The dog is seated in a controlled position while the handler maintains physical contact with the animal. A yellow plastic crowd control barrier is visible in the background against a blue wall.
    A military or law enforcement handler in multicam/OCP camouflage uniform stands beside a Belgian Malinois K9 dog on artificial turf. The dog is in a down-stay position, appearing alert and relaxed with its tongue out. The handler holds a dark leather leash connected to the dog's collar.
    A person in military-style camouflage pants and a black jacket with a yellow emblem is engaged in a K9 training exercise with a Belgian Malinois on an artificial turf surface. The dog appears to be in an active pursuit or bite-work drill, lunging toward the handler's lower body. The setting appears to be an enclosed indoor or covered training facility.
    A military or law enforcement K9 training exercise is taking place on an artificial turf enclosed area. One handler in camouflage uniform holds a leash while a Belgian Malinois or similar working dog engages with a decoy/agitator wearing a black padded jacket and camouflage pants. The decoy appears to be reacting to the dog's bite or lunge during a controlled bite-work training scenario.

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