Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.06.2025
A handler reaches for a training toy as the narcotics detection K9 sits during a K9 drug detection enhancement course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on March 6th, 2025. The K9 was trained by its handler to sit when it is alerted to a controlled substance odor. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt) [This photo was edited for CUI using blur]...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.06.2025
A handler rewards her narcotics detection K9 with a training toy after successfully alerting her of an illicit substance during a K9 drug detection enhancement course scenario at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on March 6th, 2025. The toy is used as a positive reinforcement for K9s to encourage the same maneuvers the next time they search for illegal substances. (U.S. Army National Guard photo......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.04.2025
A K9 narcotics detection team waits to begin the scenario during a K9 drug detection enhancement course at Camp Dodge Johnston, Iowa, on March 4th, 2025. Handlers and their K9 partners worked through multiple exercises during the 4-day course, detecting illicit substances in buildings, warehouses and vehicles. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt) [This photo was......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.04.2025
Instructor Jack Robicheaux speaks with a student during a K9 drug detection enhancement course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on March 4th, 2025 The 4-day course consisted of practical exercises to include building and vehicle searches, enhancing the narcotics detection K9 teams' search ability and effectiveness. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt) [This photo......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.04.2025
A narcotics detection K9 sweeps an aisle during a K9 drug detection enhancement course training exercise at Camp Dodge at Johnston, Iowa, on March 4th, 2025. K9s practiced detection under multiple scenarios, such as finding illicit substances in areas where the odor may be masked by other scents. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt) [This photo was edited for CUI......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 03.04.2025
Instructor Jack Robicheaux watches a narcotics detection K9 sniff an area during a K9 drug detection enhancement course at Camp Dodge at Johnston, Iowa, on March 4th, 2025. The K9 Drug Detection Enhancement course provides advanced training to sharpen the skills of drug detector dog and handler teams. This training improved their search effectiveness in buildings, vehicles and other......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 12.12.2024
Donated items sit on a table for Project Mission Elf at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on December 16th, 2024. Project Mission Elf was adopted by Swingin’ Fore Soldiers in 2023, an organization focused on supporting military, veterans and gold star families in need. Each year the program adopts active duty, reserve or gold star families across Iowa who are struggling this holiday season–......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Katharine Schmidt | Iowa Counterdrug Task Force | 12.12.2024
Tech. Sgt. Sarah Arthur, a training and educator with the 132nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Iowa Air National Guard, organizes donated items to be gift wrapped for Project Mission Elf at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on December 16th, 2024. Arthur adopted a child every Christmas since 2016. This year she adopted a family of seven. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff......
