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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), runs through a tunnel at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. MWD handlers guide dogs through obstacle courses to prepare them for real-life scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Destiny Savini, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, poses for an official photo with Bingo, 97th SFS MWD at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, February 1, 2023. Bingo has been assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing since 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Christenson)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), escorts U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlynd Newland, 97th SFS MWD handler at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. Military working dogs are trained for many purposes such as tracking, attacking, detecting explosives and search and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), bites U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlynd Newland, 97th SFS MWD handler at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. Newland wore a “bite suit” to ensure her safety while training Bingo to attack on command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), attacks U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlynd Newland, 97th SFS MWD handler at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are typically used as MWDs because of their obedience, intelligence, endurance, speed and adaptability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Destiny Savini, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, and Bingo, 97th SFS MWD, go through an obstacle course at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. The obstacle course is designed to familiarize the dogs with real-life scenarios such as scaling walls and fences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), awaits a command from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Destiny Savini, 97th SFS MWD handler, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. Kennel masters, supervisors in charge of unit operations, are responsible for pairing dogs with handlers based on their personalities and experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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MWDs recognized for “pawsome” contributions during K-9 Veterans Day

Published March 15, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

Bingo, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), runs through a tunnel at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, March 6, 2023. MWD handlers guide dogs through obstacle courses to prepare them for real-life scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)