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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Winter, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, pins the Air and Space Force Commendation Medal on Military Working Dog Cento during his retirement ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Chiriboga-Flor, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) flight sergeant, Maj. Michael Winter, center, 35th SFS commander, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joanna Bernardo, right, U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command Pacific animal care specialist, stand at attention during Military Working Dog Cento’s award presentation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

Military Working Dog handlers from the 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Chiriboga-Flor, left, 35th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joanna Bernardo, right, U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command Pacific animal care specialist, pose with Military Working Dog Cento during his retirement ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Winters, 35th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents a retirement certificate to Military Working Dog Cento at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Military Working Dog Cento Retires after Eight Year of Service

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Chiriboga-Flor, 35th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, pets Military Working Dog Cento during his retirement at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks)
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Bilateral MWD training

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. James Chiriboga-Flor, 35th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, explains the training scenario to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. This multi-day training event allowed JASDF members a chance to see how U.S. Air Force military working dog handlers train their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Bilateral MWD training

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. James Chiriboga-Flor, 35th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, answers a question from Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. For both the U.S. and JASDF military working dog (MWD) handlers, this training gives them the tools and techniques to train MWDs more efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Bilateral MWD training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Margie Taylor, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, pets Bella, 35th SFS MWD, after successfully finding the trespasser during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. Military working dogs started being recognized as service members during World War II but have been serving in the U.S. military for centuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Bilateral MWD training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Margie Taylor, 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler and Bella, 35th SFS MWD, enter a training house looking for a trespasser during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. This multi-day training event allowed Japan Air Self-Defense Force members a chance to see how U.S. Air Force MWD handlers train their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. MWDs will ultimately retire out of the Air Force; and the last MWD Handler will receive first choice at adopting the partner they've worked so closely with throughout their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, play together after completing detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search between various vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The dogs train on detecting explosives and narcotics, as well as controlled aggression tactics, when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, follows behind his partner, Assan, a MWD, assigned to the 35th SFS, as he searches between two vehicles during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWDs selection process begins when the dogs receive their initial training at Lackland Air Base in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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Four-Legged Wingmen: Misawa’s Own Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Lawson, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, and Assan, a MWD, both assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron, search to find an odor during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2021. The MWD and handler conduct daily training overseen by the trainer to ensure they are both proficient and maintain the required standard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

Amanda Douglas, the 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Public Health Activity Japan veterinary operations assistant, checks in a patient for their appointment in the veterinary clinic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. To make appointments with the veterinary clinic call DSN 226-4502. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

Dr. Sayuri Iwaki, a 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Public Health Activity Japan veterinary contractor, looks through a Nikon Eclipse E200 microscope in the veterinary clinic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. Iwaki examined the ear wax of a canine to determine the cause of an ear infection. Although their patients consist of base resident pets, the clinic’s primary mission is tending to military working dogs, ensuring they are capable of deploying at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Smith, the 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Public Health Activity Japan veterinarian officer in charge, waits for Calvin to wake up from sedation in the veterinary clinic at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. Calvin underwent a neutering procedure to prevent accidental reproduction. Along with spaying and neutering, the vets offer treatments for diseases and other medical conditions. (U. S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Read, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron pharmacy operations chief, looks into the eyes of his dog, Rosie, during a veterinary appointment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. Along with Rosie, Read brought his other dog, Ella, to receive routine vaccinations and a checkup. To make appointments with the veterinary clinic call DSN 226-4502. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

Dr. Sayuri Iwaki, a 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Public Health Activity Japan veterinary contractor, holds Rosie, owned by U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Read, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron pharmacy operations chief, after administering her shots. To make appointments with the clinic, call DSN 226-4502. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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