HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Military working dogs train as much as their human counterparts. Explosive detection dogs are brought through a field course where detonated explosive making materials are placed in various places for them to sniff out. Drug detection dogs train in sniffing out drugs in vehicles, buildings and the field. Training also helps create the bond between handler and MWD. Here is a morning in the life of MWD’s training with their handlers from the 75th Security Forces Squadron.
By Cynthia Griggs, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs / Published March 18, 2021
Staff Sgt. Patrick Cushing, a military working dog handler with 75th Security Forces Squadron, fires a weapon during training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in order for MWD Jimo to become accustomed to the noise. MWD Jimo is an explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Staff Sgt. Patrick Cushing, a military working dog handler with 75th Security Forces Squadron, fires a weapon during training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in order for MWD Jimo to become accustomed to the noise. MWD Jimo is an explosive detection dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Military Working Dog Jimo, 75th Security Forces Squadron, sniffs out explosive making materials in a tree during explosive detection training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Military Working Dog Fules, 75th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates an indication sign that he has sniffed out explosive making materials during training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Staff Sgt. Juan Reyes guides Military Working Dog Fules, 75th Security Forces Squadron, sniffs for explosive making materials during explosive detection training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Military Working Dog Jimo, 75th Security Forces Squadron, sniffs for explosive making materials during explosive detection training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Military Working Dog Jimo, 75th Security Forces Squadron, keeps an eye out while sniffing for explosive making materials during explosive detection training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Military Working Dog Jimo, 75th Security Forces Squadron, sniffs for explosive making materials during explosive detection training Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
Staff Sgt. Patrick Cushing, a military working dog handler with 75th Security Forces Squadron, rewards MWD Jimo as they run through explosive device detection training, Mar. 10, 2021 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
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
