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No ordinary dog

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gives his assigned dog, Orca, a toy to play with on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 12, 2017. Handlers and their dogs must form trust, respect and understanding so that they can work together effectively to neutralize threats before the threats cause damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tugs on his assigned dog’s harness to rile him and reinforce his bite drive toward a simulated perpetrator on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 6, 2017. MWD handlers train their dogs to attack targets as quickly and ferociously as possible and release them immediately on demand, ensuring the dogs are capable of providing effective protection against aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Orca, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, hunts for chemical odor during his training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 6, 2017. Explosive detection dogs are trained to find specific chemical odors used in explosives and then to sit or lay down to show their handlers where the explosive is, allowing SFS personnel to clear the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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Orca, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, looks at his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, 86th SFS military working dog handler, after detecting a chemical odor during his training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 6, 2017. 86th SFS MWDs are trained in patrol work and either explosive or narcotic detection. Their detection and protection skills make them extremely valuable to neutralizing threats before they cause casualties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, jumps his assigned dog, Orca, on an obedience training course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 12, 2017. Obedience is the foundation of success between MWD handlers and their dogs, obstacle courses help to perfect that obedience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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No ordinary dog

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads his assigned dog, Orca, through an obedience training course on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 12, 2017. MWDs must be extremely disciplined and responsive towards their handlers so when there is danger, the dogs will react immediately and correctly to neutralize the threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pets his assigned dog, Orca, before asking him to walk through an obedience course pipe on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 12, 2017. Obedience is the foundation of success between MWD handlers and their dogs, obstacle courses help perfect obedience behaviors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Barnum, left, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, releases his assigned dog, Orca, onto a perpetrator on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sep. 12, 2017. Handlers train MWDs like Orca to pick up on threatening behaviors and react immediately to neutralize attackers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
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86th SFS welcomes new MWD

Rogo, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog in training, attacks a “perpetrator” July 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Rogo underwent extensive basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and arrived at Ramstein on June 29. Rogo has a 90-day trial period before he will officially be a MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh).
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86th SFS welcomes new MWD

Staff Sgt. Lance Oakes, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer supervisor, holds up a ball for Rogo, 86th SFS MWD in training, July 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Rogo arrived at Ramstein on June 29 straight out of training, and must undergo a 90-day trial period to ensure he has what it takes to be an MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh)
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86th SFS welcomes new MWD

Rogo, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog in training, pulls on a toy July 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Rogo arrived at Ramstein on June 29 from training and must undergo a 90-day trial period to ensure he has what it takes to be an MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh)
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86th SFS welcomes new MWD

Staff Sgt. Bernardo Cotes, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, plays with Rogo, 86th SFS MWD in training, July 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Cortes has been working with Rogo during a 90-day trial period to see if Rogo has what it takes to be a MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh)
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86th SFS welcomes new MWD

Staff Sgt. Bernardo Cortes, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, leads Rogo, 86th SFS MWD in training, over a barrier July 12, 2016, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Rogo is a brand new MWD out of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and arrived at Ramstein on June 29. He must undergo a 90-day trial period before he will officially become a Ramstein MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh)
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