Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.26.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, poses for a photo with MWD Beny during Beny’s retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. Beny retired after 8 years of service as a dual-certified narcotics detection and patrol dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.26.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin M. Fitzwater, 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) commander, left, sits next to Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th SFS military working dog (MWD) handler, and MWD Beny during Beny’s retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. Beny retired after years of dedicated service protecting personnel, detecting threats, and supporting law......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.26.2025
U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD) Beny sits next to Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, before Beny’s retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized MWD Beny's service and marked the conclusion of his contributions to base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.25.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Collins, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, trains with MWD Marco during obedience drill at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. Military working dogs undergo extensive training to maintain discipline and responsiveness under stressful and unpredictable conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.25.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yarithza Arista, right, 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, prepares to fire a blank round during focus training with MWD Nnayeli as Staff Sgt. Earl Elliott, 99th SFS MWD handler oversees, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. This training reinforces the dog’s ability to remain calm and responsive to commands in......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.25.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, directs MWD Esme during obedience drill at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. The exercise implements a toy as a positive reinforcement technique to teach controlled aggression and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.25.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Collins, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, directs MWD Marco during obedience drill at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. The bond between handler and MWD is strengthened through shared discipline, trust and training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders | Nellis Air Force Base | 06.25.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yarithza Arista, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, trains MWD Nnayeli during obedience drills at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. Controlled aggression exercises help ensure MWDs respond appropriately under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)...
