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Just for licks ... Sarbi, an explosives detection dog with the Australian Army, shows her affection to a dog trainer, Corporal Adam Exelby, after receiving her Purple Cross. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
U.S. Marines, with 1st Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8 (RCT8) conduct a security patrol during Operation Red Hawk in Sangin District, Afghanistan on Feb. 15, 2011.
Just for licks ... Sarbi, an explosives detection dog with the Australian Army, shows her affection to a dog trainer, Corporal Adam Exelby, after receiving her Purple Cross. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Colombian marine and his dog
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The 51st Security Forces K-9 dog handlers at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return their K-9 counterparts home after a chemical attack, during the 2011 Korea Pacific Air Forces Command Operational Readiness Inspection. Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
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The 51st Security Forces K-9 dog handlers at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return their K-9 counterparts home after a chemical attack, during the 2011 Korea Pacific Air Forces Command Operational Readiness Inspection. Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
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The 51st Security Forces K-9 dog handlers at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return their K-9 counterparts home after a chemical attack, during the 2011 Korea Pacific Air Forces Command Operational Readiness Inspection. Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
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The 51st Security Forces K-9 dog handlers at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return their K-9 counterparts home after a chemical attack, during the 2011 Korea Pacific Air Forces Command Operational Readiness Inspection. An ORI is conducted to evaluate and measure the ability of units with a wartime, contingency orforce sustainment mission to perform operations plan and assigned tasks. Inspectable areas include initial response, employment, mission support and Ability-to-Survive and Operate in a chemical environment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 2, 2011) - U.S. Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade John Maurus, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 team leader, thanks Zeus, a U.S. Navy military explosive detector working dog, after completing the EOD Memorial five kilometer run April 2. The EOD team organized the run to raise awareness of the sacrifice of EOD technicians worldwide, and bring attention to the EOD Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization established on behalf of wounded or deceased EOD technicians and their families. (AFRICOM photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dawn M. Price)
Corporal Damien Martin and Military Working Dog Trooper lead Members of No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) during a patrol to search for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal.
Corporal Damien Martin and Military Working Dog Trooper keep a watchful eye over No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) during a patrol to search for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal. (LAC Terry Hartin/Australian Defense)
Sapper Rueben Griggs snacks on some chocolate with Explosive Detection Dog Que watching on at a patrol base in Afghanistan. (Sgt Mick Davis-1st Joint Public Affairs Unit)
Sapper David Brown and Major Richard Peace from the 1st Mentoring Task Force with Explosive Detection Dog Bundy in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. (1st Joint Public Affairs Unit/Sgt Mick Davis)
MWD Aisa N697 assigned to MASN Brandon l Taylor
MWD Beto. (Died of natural causes in January.)
TSgt George Shepherd with MWD Aris on duty Bagram, Afghanistan
March 2011
Staff Sgt. Ryan Stocklin catches military working dog Riso during a demonstration April 1, 2011, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. At KAF, military working dogs are trained to find explosives, drugs and landmines and some are patrol and attack dogs. Sergeant Stocklin is a dog handler assigned to the 466th Air Expeditionary Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Willard E. Grande II)
U.S. Army Spc. Marc Whittaker, with the 529th Military Police Company attached and a native of Livingston, Texas, holds back his military working dog Anax while U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erin Simes, a canine handler attached to Task Force Duke and a native of Robins Air Force Base, Ga., acts as a decoy during an end of leash drill at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, April 5. They conducted three portions of training involving detection, obedience and patrol skills.The scenarios incorporated real-life distracters such as an entry team to get the dog accustomed to such distractions before going out into the field.U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erin Sims, a canine handler attached to Task Force Duke and a native of Robins Air Force Base, Ga., acts as a decoy for military working dog Anax during a bite drill at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, April 5. The drill was part of the patrol aspect of training and involved a non-lethal means to subdue or apprehend a suspect through the use of a dog. They conducted three portions of training involving detection, obedience and patrol skills, which incorporated real-life distracters into the scenarios.
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School and Training Vessel "ARC GLORIA"
ARC Gloria and its Pets
Pets contribute to the welfare of the crew because they bring joy and tenderness, the crew play with them and feel they have your unconditional friend, becoming a symbol of loyalty and companionship in the vast sea.
In the history of the Training Ship ARC "Gloria" has made a career of some special characters and unmistakable: Pet remembered that traditionally have been brought on board to share the tasks of the sea.
In the history of the Training Ship ARC "Gloria" has made a career of some special characters and unmistakable: Pet remembered that traditionally have been brought on board to share the tasks of the sea.
Among of them is "Morgan", a special alert and Labrador, or the most memorable, "Chicote", a golden dog was one of the first pets that sailed over 300,000 nautical miles and was worthy of appearing on the "Record Guinness "are part of stories and live experiences.
The ship will also have exotic animals like the kangaroo Escotín "and the parrot" Margarita. " Today the crew of the flagship of Colombia with a beautiful sailing labrador called "Argos".
http://www.buquegloriacolombia.com/b...es/view/inicio
Airfield Defence Guards with No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) searching for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal.
Airfield Defence Guards with No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) searching for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal.
Airfield Defence Guards with No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron (2AFDS) searching for possible enemy threats to RAAF Base Tindal.
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U.S. soldier Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie Smith of the 928th Military Police, Connecticut Army National Guard, attempts to get away from the jaws of "Jury," a military working dog and his handler, Sgt. Jeffrey R. Holyst, left, of the 11th Military Working dog Detachment, CTARNG, during an aggression scenario while U.S. soldiers and airmen exchanged K-9 training techniques with Armed Forces of the Philippines service members at Clark Field, Philippines, for Exercise Balikatan 2011 on April 7. Balikatan means "shoulder to shoulder" in Tagalog and is an annual Republic of the Philippines and United States bilateral military humanitarian assistance and training exercise that will take place in the Philippines April 5-15. The training helps maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship shared between the two countries.
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Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie Smith, left, of the 928th Military Police, Connecticut Army National Guard allows "Hector," a military working dog and his handler Sgt. Darwin Japlos of the Philippine air force to practice attack drills during an exchange of K-9 techniques between U.S. soldiers, airmen and members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines while at Clark Field, Philippines, for Exercise Balikatan 2011 on April 7. Balikatan means "shoulder to shoulder" in Tagalog and is an annual Republic of the Philippines and United States bilateral military humanitarian assistance and training exercise that will take place in the Philippines April 5-15. The training helps maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship shared between the two countries.U.S. soldier Sgt. Jeffrey R. Holyst of the 11th Military Working Dog Detachment, Connecticut Army National Guard, gets "Jury," a MWD to bite his toy while U.S. soldiers and airmen exchanged K-9 training techniques with their Philippine military counterparts at Clark Field, Philippines, for Exercise Balikatan 2011 on April 7. Balikatan means "shoulder to shoulder" in Tagalog and is an annual Republic of the Philippines and United States bilateral military humanitarian assistance and training exercise that will take place in the Philippines April 5-15. The training helps maintain readiness and sustain the long-term security assistance relationship shared between the two countries.
Colombian Marines!!!
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Lance Cpl. Vanthan Kim takes a small break with his improvised explosive device-detecting dog, Maggie, at Forward Operating Base Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 5. The 23-year-old Erie, Pa., native is a rifleman and dog handler for 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, and is currently deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He and his faithful companion are tasked with leading patrols and finding IEDs and weapons caches. "This is my first deployment with Maggie," said the Central High School graduate. "She makes the deployment 100 percent better. It's like having another best friend." The battalion, currently assigned to Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), is serving as a ground combat element in Marjah, Afghanistan. The mission of the unit is to partner with the Afghan national security forces and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations to secure the Afghan people, defeat insurgent forces, and enable ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations. The partnered forces support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.Lance Cpl. Cody Whitis, a Marine Corps dog handler, and an Arlington, Texas, native, and his military working dog, Gracie, catch up on some rest and relaxation aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, while waiting for a flight to Camp Dwyer, where they will receive advance training in explosive detection techniques. 2/3 is part of Regimental Combat Team-1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward). As part of counterinsurgency operations, military working dogs are trained to sniff out specific chemicals used in improvised explosives devices and drugs. Whitis, who is assigned to Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, stated after his tour in the Marine Corps, he plans to continue his college education in hopes of becoming an Emergency Medical Technician. The division, also known as Task Force Leatherneck, is serving as the ground combat element in southwest Afghanistan. The mission of the division is to partner with the Afghan National Security Forces and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations to secure the Afghan people, defeat insurgent forces, and enable ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.
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