It's a dog's life...
Rico, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, chews on one of his favorite toys during a break from training on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 24. Rico, a two-year old German Shepherd, is being trained for a deployment overseas. The training consists of practical scenarios including road way sweeps, massive open area sweeps, cache and improvised explosive device sweeps and counter insurgent patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)