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  • K-9 Veterans Day: Honoring Our Canine Heroes

    Military working dogs are honored each year on March 13 for National K-9 Veterans Day. The day is intended to honor the service and sacrifice of MWDs who serve within the ranks of U.S. armed services.

  • Air Force MWDs conduct winter training

    Staff Sgt. Kalib Murthy, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads MWD Ffarah, through a practice window during training at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 24, 2023. The 341st SFS K-9 obedience yard was upgraded in 2022, adding new concrete obstacles and a lighting

  • 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

  • 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