52nd SFS Participate in Canine Combat Care

July 21, 2025 Hannah Sanchez 52nd SFS, K9 MWD, Military Working Dog (MWD), SF Units, USAF, USAF MWD Comments Off on 52nd SFS Participate in Canine Combat Care
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 52nd Medical Group practices inserting an IV into a mannequin dog leg during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. The training equips Airmen with essential skills to provide medical care to injured military working dogs in combat and contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Airmen from the 52nd Medical Group teamed up with U.S. Army instructors to learn life-saving care for military working dogs during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. U.S Army instructors led the training, ensuring both services are prepared to care for K-9 partners in combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)

  • Published July 21, 2025


U.S. Air Force SrA Jaidyn Beyer, left, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Capa, 52nd Security Forces MWD, participate in pulse training during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. Military working dogs serve vital roles in base security and combat operations, making specialized medical training critical to sustaining mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
U.S. Army Col. Anastasia McKay, left, Public Health Command Europe Commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force SrA Jaidyn Beyer, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. The training led by U.S. Army experts, underscores the importance of joint service partnerships in enhancing mission readiness and K-9 medical care capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josue Gonzalez-Rubio, 52nd Security Forces Squadron kennel master, and Axel, 52nd SFS military working dog, assist in training during a canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. The training equips Airmen with essential skills to provide medical care to injured military working dogs in combat and contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collene Mentzer, left, 52nd Medical Group medical technician, and U.S. Army Cpl. Syarra Bermudez, Public Health Command Europe animal care specialist, practice treating a simulated injured dog leg during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. U.S. Army instructors led the training, strengthening joint force readiness and ensuring both services are prepared to care for K-9 partners in combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Becker, 30th Medical Brigade animal care specialist, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Clifford, right, 52nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, practice treating a simulated injured dog leg during canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care simulation training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 16, 2025. Airmen strengthen their medical readiness through cTCCC training, ensuring they are prepared to provide life-saving care to military working dogs injured in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Frazier)