OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea — 51st Security Forces Squadron held a military working dog demonstration as part of the Police Week events. During the demonstration handlers showcased their bond with their military working dogs as they displayed tactical obedience exercises and controlled aggression commands.
By Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance, 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published May 11, 2021
Staff Sgt. Michael Madeira, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, braces against an attack by MWD Max during Police Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2021. The demonstration showcased the trust and obedience between handler and dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
Senior Airman Alexa Petrone, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs basic obedience training procedures with MWD Dina during Police Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2021. The demonstration showcased the trust and obedience between handler and dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
Military working dog Dina runs towards a set target during Police Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2021. The demonstration showcased the trust and obedience between handler and dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
Staff Sgt. Michael Madeira, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, left, attempts to rile up MWD Dina to get her to disobey orders from Senior Airman Alexa Petrone, 51st Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, right, during Police Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2021. The demonstration displayed the talents of dog and handler in the fields of tactical obedience and controlled aggression commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
Senior Airman Casi Smith, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs a vehicular extraction exercise with MWD Max during Police Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2021. The demonstration displayed the talents of dog and handler in the fields of tactical obedience and controlled aggression commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
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
