MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Diego, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, lifts a paw to his handler, Senior Airman Adam Gagnon, 51st SFS MWD handler, during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. National Police Week honors those who serve and have served in law enforcement, as well as memorializes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Ooyvey, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites Staff Sgt. Aaron Tipace, 8th SFS MWD handler, during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. The competition aimed to give handlers a wider perspective on their job by subjecting them to uncomfortable situations to learn and strengthen the dogs’ tactical obedience and patrol skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

U.S. Army Specialist Jessica Hinton, 903rd Military Working Dog Detachment MWD handler, competes in the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition with MWD Corado at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. Whether active duty military, local law enforcement or a military working dog, National Police Week is a chance to honor and recognize those who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Military working dogs and handlers from the 8th Security Forces Squadron, 51st SFS, 903rd Military Working Dog Detachment and 503rd MWD Detachment listen to the national anthem during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. National Police Week honors those who serve and have served in law enforcement, as well as memorializes those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Kazy, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits to begin the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. National Police Week honors those who serve and have served in law enforcement, as well as memorializes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Siro, 903rd Military Working Dog Detachment MWD, watches his handler, U.S. Army Specialist Nathan Donwen, 903rd MWD Detachment handler, crawl during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. The competition aimed to give handlers a wider perspective on their job by, subjecting them putting them in to uncomfortable situations in which to learn and strengthening the dogs’ tactical obedience and patrol skills.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Eve, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites Staff Sgt. Cody Howey, 8th SFS MWD handler, during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. Whether active duty military, local law enforcement or a military working dog, National Police Week is a chance to honor and recognize those who risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Staff Sgt. Ricardo Roque, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, carries Kazy, 8th SFS MWD, during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. National Police Week honors those who serve and have served in law enforcement, as well as memorializes those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Heino, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits as Staff Sgt. Alexander Dean, 8th SFS MWD handler, fires blanks during the Police Week Memorial K-9 Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2019. The competition aimed to give handlers a wider perspective on their job by subjecting them to uncomfortable situations in an effort to learn and strengthen the dogs’ tactical obedience and patrol skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

MWDs of the Korean Peninsula compete

Published May 22, 2019
By Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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