Aviano AB – – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Moore, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, shows simulated aggression towards MWD Zak during a K9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Each quarter, 31st Maintenance Squadron senior noncommissioned officers and company grade officers participate in immersions of learn other missions of the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Published 12/03/2024
Military working dog MMuralles bites U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hansel Moreno, 31st Maintenance Squadron maintenance training superintendent, during a K9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs conduct explosive and drug searches, search and recoveries, provide deterrence and apprehend subjects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricio Hernandez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD MMuralles pose for a photo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs conduct explosive and drug searches, search and recoveries, provide deterrence and apprehend subjects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Military working dog Zak races down a field during a K9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Airmen of the 31st Maintenance Squadron pose for a group photo with the K9 team at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs conduct explosive and drug searches, search and recoveries, provide deterrence and apprehend subjects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Military working dog RRyker looks at the camera for a photo, after a K9 demo at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Military working dog MMuralles bites U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kenneth Davison, 31 Maintenance Squadron accessories flight commander, during a K9 demonstration at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 2, 2024. Each quarter, 31st MXS senior noncommissioned officers and company grade officers participate in immersions to learn other missions of the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
