A U.S. Air Force military working dog, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Cantrell, 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD, handlers perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Cantrell, 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, performs water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. The training also provided and opportunity for water therapy for some of the MWD’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and a 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handler perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. The training also provided an opportunity for water therapy for some of the MWD’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and a 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handler perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. The training allows MWD’s to acclimate to water and prepare for any potential water scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. Taking advantage of the pool season coming to an end, the MWD’s get acclimated to the water and have some fun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and a 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handler perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. Taking advantage of the pool season coming to an end, the MWD’s get acclimated to the water and have some fun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog performs water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. The training allows MWD’s to acclimate to water and prepare for any potential water scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog performs water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
A U.S. Air Force military working dog, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Cantrell, 31st Security Forces Squadron MWD handlers, perform water familiarization training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Sep. 4, 2024. This unique training ensures the MWD’s are comfortable with various scenarios and environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)
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
