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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria runs towards her handler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria barks at a staged aggressor during training at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are a highly intelligent breed of dogs that, when paired with their handlers, provides an effective psychological deterrent to our contenders while protecting Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and military working dog Daria stand guard at an entry control point at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are a highly intelligent breed of dogs that, when paired with their handlers, provides an effective psychological deterrent to our contenders while protecting Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria stands guard at an entry control point at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are a highly intelligent breed of dogs that, when paired with their handlers, provides an effective psychological deterrent to our contenders while protecting Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria travels in the backseat of a patrol vehicle at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. Military working dogs go through vigorous training to prepare for worldwide deployments, safeguard military bases and activities, as well as detect bombs and other explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Smith, 60th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, acts as an aggressor for military working dog Daria during training at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. Military working dogs go through vigorous training to prepare for worldwide deployments, safeguard military bases and activities, as well as detect bombs and other explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Smith, 60th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, acts as an aggressor for military working dog Daria during training at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. Military working dogs go through vigorous training to prepare for worldwide deployments, safeguard military bases and activities, as well as detect bombs and other explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. Military working dogs go through vigorous training to prepare for worldwide deployments, safeguard military bases and activities, as well as detect bombs and other explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with her handler U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with her handler U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

Military working dog Daria returns her kong dog toy to her handler at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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60th SFS conducts routine training with MWDs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angela Wolcott, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, interacts with her new military working dog, Boss, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force; they are also used for detecting explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)
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Unique partnership for Military Working Dogs

Boaz Arzi, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine surgical and radiological sciences professor, shows the university research lab to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Arnason and Maj. Andy Ellis, 60th Dental Squadron residency program directors, as a part of the first collaboration session between Travis Air Force Base and the university in Davis, California, June 28, 2023. According to the university, studying working dogs in various contexts, such as their performance, health, and well-being, can contribute to developing improved veterinary dental care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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Unique partnership for Military Working Dogs

Boaz Arzi, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine surgical and radiological sciences professor, shows the university research lab to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Stephen Arnason and Maj. Andy Ellis, 60th Dental Squadron residency program directors, as a part of the first collaboration session between Travis Air Force Base and the university in Davis, California, June 28, 2023. According to the university, studying working dogs in various contexts, such as their performance, health, and well-being, can contribute to developing improved veterinary dental care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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Unique partnership for Military Working Dogs

Maria Soltero-Rivera, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine surgical and radiological sciences assistant professor, discusses canine oral health as a part of the first military working dog (MWD) oral health joint symposium between Travis Air Force Base and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in Davis, California, June 28, 2023. The discussions ranged from the ideal chew toys to different severity levels of tooth fractures in dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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Unique partnership for Military Working Dogs

Boaz Arzi, University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine surgical and radiological sciences professor, discusses canine oral health as a part of the first military working dog (MWD) oral health joint symposium between Travis Air Force Base and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in Davis, California, June 28, 2023. Six military dental residents, two military dental directors, and the base veterinarian attended the seminar along with five veterinary residents, two veterinary undergraduates and two professors from UC Davis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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Unique partnership for Military Working Dogs

Gyozo, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), chews a toy at Travis Air Force Base, California, July 10, 2023. Gyozo is one of five MWDs at Travis AFB expected to benefit from the first MWD oral health joint symposium between 60th Dental Squadron and University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The seminar equiped new military dental physicians with the knowledge and skills to conduct dental exams, perform dental procedures, and provide post-operative care for the dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)
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60th SFS partners with CDCR for K-9 joint-training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer James, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Daria, search a mannequin during a joint training exercise April 27, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation K-9 officers came to Travis AFB to train with the 60th SFS MWD handlers. The collaboration advanced the MWD capabilities on multiple levels and improved the relationship with the CDCR and other law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Merchak)
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60th SFS partners with CDCR for K-9 joint-training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jennifer James, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Daria, enter a room during a joint training exercise April 27, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation K-9 officers came to Travis AFB to train with the 60th SFS MWD handlers. The collaboration advanced the MWD capabilities on multiple levels and improved the relationship with the CDCR and other law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Merchak)
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60th SFS partners with CDCR for K-9 joint-training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April Ray, left, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Staff Sgt. Roniel Tolentino, center, 60th SFS MWD trainer, speaks with Avelino Ramirez, St. Quentin state prison K-9 officer and evaluator, during a joint training exercise April 27, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation K-9 officers came to Travis AFB to train with the 60th SFS MWD handlers. The collaboration advanced the MWD capabilities on multiple levels and improved the relationship with the CDCR and other law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Merchak)
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