Story by Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 03.13.2019
As the policeman tries to get the rowdy suspects under control, his partner makes his presence known; the suspects know all too well about his super speed, sight, hearing and sense of smell – and the room gets silent. “The military working dogs (MWD) have a psychological effect on scene,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carmen Pontello, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working......
Story by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 10.21.2015
The roar of an engine, the breaking of waves against a bulkhead and the jarring shift from the rocking sea to solid land could disorient any Marine, but for military working dog handlers, keeping their canine partners focused presents an even greater challenge. To overcome this obstacle, Marines constantly train to improve proficiency with the weapons and equipment needed for their specific......
Story by Staff Sgt. Patricia McMurphy | United States Army Alaska | 02.09.2014
Effective communication, training and hard work is required for a bond to form between a canine and its handler. Additionally, extra time and effort is needed to help prepare the dogs for real-world scenarios through various exercises....
Story by Spc. Taryn Hagerman | 40th Public Affairs Detachment | 06.12.2013
“Seek,” she says, and he goes to work. The dark-furred dog quickly scans the old theatre with his nose barely off the ground, sniffing to detect possible threats. He knows what he is looking for, and he knows what he will get if he finds it. She walks cautiously through the training scenario, calling him to search areas he has missed, like giving the drinking fountain a second look. He......
Story by Capt. Kevin Sandell | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division | 09.26.2011
Afghan National Security Forces partnered with coalition forces, conducted a hasty air assault operation, Sept. 26, to disrupt insurgent networks in the area, while capturing three suspected insurgents, including a high-value insurgent linked to a homemade explosives cell in Zharay district....
