SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Once a month, military working dogs at Spangdahlem Air Base are thoroughly checked by the base veterinarian in what is called a “spot” checkup, which ensures the dogs are healthy and can perform to the best of their abilities.
On March 5, 2020, the MWD’s of Spangdahlem AB received their monthly checkups to ensure the dogs were capable of completing their mission here: be ready to deploy, defend the base, and provide deterrence against threats.
Since the appointments occur so frequently, the dogs are used to the check-ups and happily follow their handler’s instructions to step onto the scale and patiently wait for their monthly heartworm medication disguised as a treat.
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