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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Borax, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, chomps on bite equipment worn by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Josey, 86th SFS MWD handler, at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Bite equipment trains MWDs for real-life scenarios where they subdue criminals and protects MWD handlers from harm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Borax, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, finds U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian Jackson, 86th SFS MWD handler, under a stage during building search training at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. In the event criminals hide inside buildings, MWDs are trained to find and subdue them for authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Little B, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, chews on a toy at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Little B is a 2-year-old German Shepherd new to the 86th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Josey, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler (left), discusses MWD training strategies with Staff Sgts. Julian Jackson (center-right), and Matthew Baxter, 86th SFS MWD handlers, at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. It is beneficial for multiple handlers to observe a MWD’s training and discuss how to train them further because every handler has a different strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Little B, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, plays with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Baxter, 86th SFS MWD handler, at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Training was conducted at the school because of low foot-traffic and lockers hosting many competing scents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Little B, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits in front of a locker during detection training at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. When MWDs sit this action tells their handler they have discovered dangerous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Baxter, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, praises Little B, 86th SFS MWD, during detection training at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Rewards give positive reinforcement to MWDs and encourage them to perform the same maneuvers the next time they practice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Building a K-9: Drug detection, building search training

Little B, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sniffs lockers during detection training at Ramstein High School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. The MWDs practice detection under multiple different scenarios, such as finding specific scents in areas where the smell may be masked by other scents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Ralph L. Turner, a Tuskegee Airman, stands with his Congressional Gold Medal Feb. 19, 2008. Turner passed away on April 17, 2020 at the age of 95. (U.S. Air Force photo by Barbara Burnett)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

Then U.S. Army Air Corp 1st Lt. Ralph L. Turner, a Tuskegee Airman, poses with an unnamed crew chief and his P-51 Mustang in Rammatelle, Italy, circa 1945.Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Turner was credited with 53 combat missions over the European continent. (Courtesy photo)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Graeme Clouden, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, salutes a folded flag for Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Turner was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service. Through family connections, Turner’s family reached out to Clouden who gathered help from other CE members at Ramstein AB to record a flag folding ceremony in Turner’s honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Fabiano, 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering contingency instructor, perform a flag folding ceremony for Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Turner was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service. Clouden and other former honor guard members recorded a flag folding ceremony for his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Fabiano, 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering contingency instructor, performs a flag folding ceremony for Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Turner was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service. Turner was credited with 53 combat missions over the European continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Graeme Clouden, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Fabiano, 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering contingency instructor, perform a flag folding ceremony for Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Turner was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service. Turner passed away on April 17, 2020, at the age of 95. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Ramstein Airmen honor Tuskegee Airman

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Graeme Clouden, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Fabiano, 435th Construction and Training Squadron engineering contingency instructor, perform a flag folding ceremony for Retired Maj. Ralph L. Turner, Tuskegee Airman, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 24, 2020. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, Turner was not able to have traditional military honors for his funeral service. Clouden and other former honor guard members recorded a flag folding ceremony for his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Airlifter ensures downrange readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abraham Farias, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, explains proper convoy procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. Engineers are vital downrange because of their ability to establish electrical, structural and water systems to military facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Airlifter ensures downrange readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abraham Farias, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, is coined by Lt. Col. Alexander Nelson, 786th CES commander, after being recognized as the 86th Airlift Wing Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 16, 2020. Farias was chosen as Airlifter of the Week due to constantly going above and beyond in supporting his unit and the 86th AW, “World’s Best Wing.” (Courtesy photo)

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Airlifter ensures downrange readiness

Ramstein leadership speaks to the Airlifter of the Week, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abraham Farias, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 16, 2020. Farias was selected as Airlifter of the Week for helping CE achieve a 98 percent pass rate for both their physical training test and firearms qualification. (Courtesy photo)

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Airlifter ensures downrange readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Graeme Clouden, left, and Staff Sgt. Abraham Farias, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training managers, inspect a supply bag for CE linemen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. Farias not only makes sure engineers are trained and equipped to go down range, but as a unit fitness program manager he also led 296 members to a 98 percent squadron pass rate on their physical training test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Airlifter ensures downrange readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abraham Farias, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron expeditionary engineering training manager, uncurls a roll of barbed tape at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 23, 2020. By partnering with a U.S. Army training unit, Farias partnered with a U.S. Army training unit and arranged five training courses for Air Force engineers that, under normal operations, require travel to the U.S. to accomplish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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