Misawa K-9s train to detect crime

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Duren, 35th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, pets Charly, 35 SFS military working dog, during training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Since military working dogs are permanently assigned to a base, and handlers change as they move to different duty stations, teams are required to become certified before they are able to be used in the day-to-day, real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Misawa K-9s train to detect crime

Karo, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands alert during training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2015. This training is part of the military working dog team certification process. The amount of time for a team to become certified depends on the ability of the dog and handler to accomplish the mission together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Charly, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, returns a reward to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Duren, 35 SFS military working dog handler, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Military working dog teams perform impromptu checks of buildings on base, perimeter sweeps and other tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Duren, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads Charly, 35 SFS military working dog, in a search of training aids at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. This training was preparation for the certification course all military working dog teams are required to complete in order to provide another layer of defense to the security mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Charles Sena, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads Karo, 35 SFS military working dog, in a search for training aids at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Military working dog teams are often responsible for human, narcotic and explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter/Released)

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Misawa K-9s train to detect crime

Published May 6, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Jordyn Fetter
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit conducted odor detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4-5, 2015. Military working dog teams train daily to ensure they can effectively perform controlled aggression, engage resistance, detect odor and other skills. In order to partake in real-world scenarios, teams are required to become certified and maintain their certification. The amount of time for a team to initially become certified depends on the ability of the dog and handler working together to accomplish their mission.