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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler and Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, stand together after finishing controlled aggression training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. To be selected as a MWD, the K-9s are chosen at birth or a young age and go through their own rigorous training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Tech. Sgt. Juventino Salazar, kennel master, left, evades Karo, a military working dog, after being released by his partner Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a MWD handler, all with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. Most military working dogs are dual-certified in narcotics or explosives and also go through aggression and patrol training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Karo, a military working dog with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, holds his opponent during an aggression simulation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The average force of bite for German Shepard breeds are 1,200 pounds of pressure per square inch. German Shepherds are primarily used as MWDs for their strong abilities in obedience, protection and tracking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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When the bark is as scary as the bite

Staff Sgt. Charles Sena, a military working dog handler, plays with his partner, Karo, a MWD, both assigned with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, before agility training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The MWD teams at Misawa conduct daily detection and patrol training to keep them proficient, certified and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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