Military Working Dogs

15th Wing Leadership conclude their tour of the 647th Security Forces kennel with a photo with Airmen and Sailors from the 647th Security Forces Squadron after a K-9 obedience and bite demonstration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2021. The demonstration highlighted the military working dogs’ capabilities and the importance of dog handlers and dogs to base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

Staff Sgt. Michael Alcala and Staff Sgt. Dakota Hood, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, along with Joker, 647th SFS military working dog, participate in a K-9 demonstration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2021. Military working dogs as well as their handlers go through extensive training to be able to work together to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

Staff Sgt. Michael Alcala and Staff Sgt. Dakota Hood, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, along with Joker, 647th SFS military working dog, participate in a K-9 demonstration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2021. Military working dogs as well as their handlers go through extensive training to be able to work together to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

Joker, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits at his handler’s feet after completing a bite demonstration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2021. Military working dogs are crucial to the mission, safeguarding military bases as well as sniffing out bombs or drugs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)