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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog participate in an explosives detection scenario during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The exercise enhanced mission readiness by preparing handlers and their canine partners to conduct integrated defense in high-stress and contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derek Amsden, Army Veterinary Corps animal health specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Marinelli, 35th Security Forces Squadron Military working dog handler, demonstrate canine tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) on a training mannequin during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2026. Canine trauma care training improved handlers’ ability to care for injured military working dogs during operations with U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces military working dog handler, applies a tourniquet to a canine training mannequin during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2026. Canine trauma care training improved handlers’ ability to care for injured military working dogs during operations with U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Simulated explosives sit on display for participants to study during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing Japan Air Self-Defense Force handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Staff Sgt. Masaki Murakami, left, 3rd Air Wing security forces K-9 handler, JASDF Tech. Sgt. Daiki Saito, security forces K-9 handler, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Goff, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, listen to a training scenario brief during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

A military working dog assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) security forces sits next to its handler during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Airman Rin Shiba, security forces K-9 handler, and her military working dog train during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The bilateral engagement reinforced a unified security posture at Misawa AB, enabling U.S. and Japanese forces to integrate rapidly during real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Masaki Murakami, 3rd Air Wing security forces K-9 handler, approaches a building with his military working dog during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The bilateral engagement reinforced a unified security posture at Misawa AB, enabling U.S. and Japanese forces to integrate rapidly during real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) Doris sits next to her handler during a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. The event enhanced allied interoperability by familiarizing JASDF handlers with U.S. military working dog procedures to strengthen combined security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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35th Security Forces Squadron conducts first joint bilateral K-9 exercise

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog handlers assigned to the 35th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security forces K-9 handlers assigned to the 3rd and 4th Air Wings pose for a group photo at the end of a joint bilateral K-9 exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2026. The exercise enhanced bilateral mission readiness by preparing handlers and their canine partners to conduct integrated defense in high-stress and contingency environments, enabling Misawa AB to rapidly respond to emerging threats and sustain operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Boyle)
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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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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, 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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250725-F-VQ736-1045

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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250725-F-VQ736-1023

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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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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