DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Fix kneel on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020.
A normal day for a MWD handler includes: arming up, patrolling sensitive locations and buildings, responding for vehicle inspections, and also feeding and grooming their MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
By Senior Airman River Bruce, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs / Published January 22, 2020
Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Fix kneel on the flightline at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. A normal day for a MWD handler includes: arming up, patrolling sensitive locations and buildings, responding for vehicle inspections, and also feeding and grooming their MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Fix train at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. The 7th SFS kennel section has an obstacle course to train and build rapport between handlers and MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, walks MWD Fix to his kennel after a day of training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. MWDs typically serve around 7 – 12 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Fix train at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. A normal day for a MWD handler includes: arming up, patrolling sensitive locations and buildings, responding for vehicle inspections, and also feeding and grooming their MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Senior Airman Michael Madeira, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Fix, take a break at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. MWDs have a diet designed for their strict training regimen, but treats are authorized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Fix, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, climbs an obstacle at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. The 7th SFS kennel section has an obstacle course MWDs and handlers use to train and build rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce) Fix, 7th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, pants for air after a workout at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2020. MWDs require daily attention and training by 7th SFS handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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
