BUFF beefs up capabilities

Senior Airmen Jacob Coltson, 2nd Munitions Squadron, directs a fork lift carrying unloaded Miniature Air Launch Decoys into a munitions storage area on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 21. MALDs are small jet powered decoys used to throw off enemy integrated air defense systems. Currently the B-52H Stratofortress and the F-16 Fighting Falcon are the only aircraft capable of carrying MALDs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)(RELEASED)

Chow Time!

Airmen 1st Class Marc Eisenmann and Christian Noe, 2nd Force Support Squadron, paint the trim of wall decorations in the Red River Dining Facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 20. The DFAC is scheduled to reopen April 2 after undergoing renovations and upgrades for the past several months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)

What's behind door number 1?

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, prepares to let out his canine Rufus during a spot inspection at the main gate on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. Lincoln and Rufus spend more than 60 hours together throughout the week training, performing vehicle searches, responding to calls and patrolling the base and flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)

Is this trash?

Military Working Dog Rufus and his handler, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, search for explosives during a training exercise in the base theater on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. About twice monthly, MWDs and their handlers perform explosive detection training to hone their skills in the event of an incident on base or in preparation for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)

MWD takes his handler for a walk...

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine Rufus perform security checks near the flightline on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. The MWD and his handler perform a minimum of four hours of checks daily to ensure there are no intruders or gaps in base security. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft)(RELEASED)

Oh, what nice teeth you have!

Dr. Darrin Olson, base veterinarian, checks the teeth of Military Working Dog Rufus on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. MWDs are scheduled for two exams annually but have a "spot day" once a month for a wellness check on their weight, teeth and overall health. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)