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Command Chief Blandburg Visits MWDs

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives a bite from military working dog (MWD) Pito during a visit to the 35th Security Forces Squadron MWD unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. MWD handlers provide training to MWDs used in patrol as well as drug and explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)
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Command Chief Blandburg Visits MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cassandra Brackett, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, prepares MWD Pito for a training demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. With a strong passion and respect for dogs, a MWD handler personally trains their assigned dog in law enforcement, including a variety of different tasks, such as detecting explosives, narcotics, as well as provide security and support during military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)
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Command Chief Blandburg Visits MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cassandra Brackett, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, participates in a walk-through, showcasing their mission to 35th Fighter Wing leadership at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. MWD handlers provide training to MWDs used in patrol as well as drug and explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)
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Command Chief Blandburg Visits MWDs

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, visits the 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. With a strong passion and respect for dogs, a MWD handler personally trains their assigned dog in law enforcement, including how to detect drugs and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)
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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

Dicker, Japan Air Self-Defense Force military working dog, sniffs for substances during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. The training event included searching for a trespasser and different types of substances that give the K-9s and their handlers more experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Bilateral MWD training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Staff Sgt. Norimasa Takahashi, military working dog (MWD) handler and Dicker, JASDF MWD, search for substances during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. The U.S. and Japan continue to train together, utilizing their MWDs patrol and detection skillsets in support of installation defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Bilateral MWD training

Dicker, Japan Air Self-Defense Force military working dog (MWD), sniffs for substances during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. MWDs and their handlers train extensively to be able to work together to complete the mission. (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

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Staff Sgt. Norimasa Takahashi, military working dog (MWD) handler, interacts with Dicker, JASDF MWD, before a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. The training event included searching for a trespasser and different types of substances, scenarios that give the MWD and their handlers more experience. (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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Instruct now, demonstrate later

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Puryear, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, instructs Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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K-9 Unit

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan command chief, talks to the 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 Unit after a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Winegardner toured the military working dog facility to learn technical details about how this force protects not only the instillation of Misawa, but also how they support the combatant command against adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Companionship

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Chiroboga-Flor, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands with his MWD, Cento, before a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 17, 2020. Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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