39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Black Cat inspect a UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. Task Force Black Cat ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Cody Wilson, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs tactical combat casualty care on a simulated dog during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

A military working dog handler from the 39th Security Forces Squadron disembarks a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron evacuate a simulated dog during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Alec Ramirez, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs tactical combat casualty care on a simulated dog during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Alec Ramirez, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs tactical combat casualty care on a simulated dog during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Alec Ramirez, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD partner Ccura wait to board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to Task Force Black Cat prepares to land during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. Task Force Black Cat ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Alec Ramirez, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs tactical combat casualty care on a simulated dog during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Alec Ramirez, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD partner Ccura prepare to execute a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

A U.S. Army soldier assigned to Task Force Black Cat inspects a UH-60 Black Hawk before a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the U.S. Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. Task Force Black Cat ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron prepare to execute a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Senior Airman Kala Evans, 39th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares to execute a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, MWD handlers conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawks enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. The Army unit, Task Force Black Cat, ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)

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39 SFS work with U.S. Army Black Hawks in K-9 Helo Training

Published Sept. 24, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- U.S. Army Soldiers from Task Force Black Cat inspect a UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint K-9 helicopter training mission at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Sept. 13, 2021. During the mission, military working dog handlers from the 39th Security Forces Squadron conducted medical evacuations on simulated K-9 casualties and other mission-specific tasks required for real-world operations. This interservice training with the Army enabled them to acclimate their K-9s to helicopter operations under combat conditions. Task Force Black Cat ensures the mobility of the joint warfighter in support of U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command missions throughout Turkey and the wider region. Task Force Black Cat is one of many tenant units that partner with the 39th Air Base Wing to promote security and stability in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Derry)