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  • K-9s undergo water aggression training

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Van Dyke, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, agitates K-9 Paul during water aggression bitework training Sept. 7, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The K-9 teams used the base pool to showcase and improve how their partners would react when placed in

  • AFGSC Chief of Security Forces tours Whiteman, meets 509th SFS Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Gallagher, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of Security Forces, speaks to Airmen assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Nov. 18, 2020. Gallagher talked about the things he learned and saw during his tour of the Squadron and

  • New MWD arrives at Whiteman AFB

    A new Airman arrived fresh from basic training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Aug. 7, 2020. Unlike most Airmen, he walks on four legs and has a tail. U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Oscar, assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, is a two year old Belgian Malinois and a recent

  • 5th SFS MWDs fly with 54th Helicopter Squadron

    The 5th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section worked with the 54th Helicopter Squadron for a familiarization training flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 23, 2018. The training between the 54th HS and 5th SFS MWD section helps promote operations between the two units

  • Ellsworth recognizes National Police Week

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron hosted several events during National Police Week at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 14 to 18.  Activities included a 14K ruck march, retreat ceremony, military working dog demonstrations, displays and a golf tournament to memorialize fallen defenders and raise

  • Defenders share a union with four-legged wingmen

    As the door gradually opened, a series of howls echoed through the hallway.Eagerly barking, an Airman watched her partner approach her ready to start the day. As her wingman stopped in front of her, she immediately began spinning, jumping and whining.“They’re always so excited to see us from the