Certified to Serve: K-9 Team Joins the Fight

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, marks down the location of a simulated explosive device during MWD certification testing.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, marks down the location of a simulated explosive device during MWD certification testing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. Through rigorous certification and constant training, MWD handlers uphold a critical defense layer that enables the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain combat readiness and deliver decisive airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, marks down the location of a simulated explosive device during MWD certification testing.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, marks down the location of a simulated explosive device during MWD certification testing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. Through rigorous certification and constant training, MWD handlers uphold a critical defense layer that enables the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain combat readiness and deliver decisive airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, stands with Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, before a MWD certification test.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, stands with Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, before a MWD certification test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. MWDs support integrated base defense operations through patrols, vehicle inspections and security sweeps, ensuring the 35th Fighter Wing can sustain combat airpower with speed, precision and protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, covers Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, during a MWD certification test.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, covers Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, during a MWD certification test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. By maintaining constant vigilance and threat interdiction, MWD teams enable secure, sustained sortie generation and force deployment for the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Clinton, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), sniffs the back of a vehicle for a simulated bomb during a MWD certification test.

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Clinton, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), sniffs the back of a vehicle for a simulated bomb during a MWD certification test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. MWDs ability to detect, deter and neutralize threats underpins the security framework that allows the 35th Fighter Wing to operate with precision and dominance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, praises Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, for finding a simulated explosive device during a MWD certification test.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kanejoshua Smoot, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) trainer, praises Clinton, 35th SFS MWD, for finding a simulated explosive device during a MWD certification test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2025. Certified after months of training and handler partnership, MWD teams enhance base security and enable the 35th Fighter Wing to maintain rapid, reliable combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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