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Military Working Dogs - training the nose that knows

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Arnett, 5th Security Forces Squadron (5SFS) military working dog handler, and Pepino, 5SFS military working dog (MWD), train on tracking scenarios at Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, Aug. 12, 2025. The 5SFS MWD handlers trained with their dogs to reinforce job-related behaviors, ensuring the dogs respond appropriately to any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum
VIRIN: 250812-F-UR202-1375.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6_2

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

9

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

500

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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