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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Sammons, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jenny, 39th SFS MWD, perform explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Sammons, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jenny, 39th SFS MWD, perform explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Wynne, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

Ccura, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, performs explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

Dino, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits to signal they found something during explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Wynne, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Dino, 39th SFS MWD, conduct an explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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Airmen in Action: Military working dogs on duty, ensuring safety at Incirlik

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Wynne, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Dino, 39th SFS MWD, perform explosive detection training at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 12, 2025. Every 30 days MWDs must complete odor detection drills to maintain their proficiency and readiness, ensuring safety for Incirlik AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)
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MWD Buck memorial group photo

Airmen from the 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler team pose for a group photo after a memorial ceremony in honor of MWD Buck, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWDs are uniquely qualified Airmen, both as drug and explosive detectors, bodyguards and companions to the USAF Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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MWD Memorial procession

39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers file off stage at the conclusion of a memorial ceremony for MWD Buck, Aug. 5, 2020, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The 39th SFS arranged for all of the MWDs and handlers to take the time to pay last respects to their fallen comrade while not affecting the base's mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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A prayer for the fallen

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds the flag given to him in honor of his former partner MWD Buck at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD Buck was famous across Incirlik as a one-eared sweetheart and feared for his bite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Services for MWD Buck

A memorial ceremony is held for 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog Buck, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD Buck served the U.S. Air Force for five years and had four handlers before his untimely death on July 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Emotional moment

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, takes a moment to wipe tears away while speaking about his former partner MWD Buck at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD Buck served the U.S. Air Force for five years and had four handlers before his untimely death on July 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Commander attends MWD memorial

U.S. Air Force Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, attends a memorial service for military working dog Buck, Aug 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Support for Buck came from Airmen and units across Incirlik and from bases across the world as former MWD handlers and trainers responded quickly to the news one of their own was in trouble. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Procession for MWD Buck

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds the memorial poster of MWD Buck while walking through a gauntlet of SFS and other supportive Airmen, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD Buck served the U.S. Air Force for five years and had four handlers before his untimely death on July 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Mourning for Buck

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, holds the memorial poster of MWD Buck Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A memorial service for MWD Buck was held at the base community center on Aug. 5, 2020, to honor his years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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MWD equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Hyde, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, observes MWD Brix after training outside to ensure that the dog is hydrated and healthy, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD handlers often spend extended time with their dog partners to train, build trust and ensure their long-term health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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MWD Brix in training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Hyde, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices with MWD Brix on the MWD obstacle training course, Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Excessive heat or cold conditions can put strain or even injure MWD’s, so handlers prioritize their care and work with leadership to ensure their readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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Remembering the good times

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, talks about his time working with MWD Buck Aug. 5, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. MWD Buck passed away July 27 despite the efforts of many Defenders and veterinary staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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MWD Buck on patrol

U.S. Senior Airman Antoine Carr, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pauses during a patrol at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, 2019. (courtesy photo)
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SFS handlers keep MWDs spot-on

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caitlin Bourque, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Brix, relay a warning prior to entering a building during detection training, Mar. 2, 2017, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The warning offers perpetrators a chance to surrender before law enforcement engages with force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Nieves Camacho)
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