K-9s sniff out trouble

Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for a command from her handler during bite training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Military working dogs must learn the basic building blocks of obedience before moving on in training. When a dog’s adrenaline kicks in it is important for her to obey her handlers commands in order to prevent any unnecessary harm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, inspects a cabinet during a detection exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. During training, instructors evaluate handler and dog teams to determine what skills the teams are proficient at and what skills need more attention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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The 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit provides force protection for the base and the community; conducting random vehicle searches and providing bomb threat response to facilities. Handler and dog teams enhance law enforcement, psychological deterrence, explosive detection, narcotic detection, bomb threat response and U.S. Secret Service support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sniffs a door seam during a detection exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Handlers encourage their dogs to inspect areas of interest for narcotics, booby traps and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Staff Sgts. Jason Havinga and Robert Evilsizer, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog personnel, conduct bite training with Vvelma, 2nd SFS MWD, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Handler and dog teams enhance law enforcement, psychological deterrence, explosive and narcotic detection, bomb threat response and secret service support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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A 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer places a training item under a table before conducting a detection exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. During detection training, instructors will hide various items in a pre-determined area for the handler and his dog to locate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Aura, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, chews on a toy after successfully completing detection training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. With less than a week on station, Aura had the opportunity to complete her first run-through of training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Velma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for a command from her handler during a detection exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Handler and dog teams enhance law enforcement, psychological deterrence, explosive and narcotic detection, bomb threat response and U.S. Secret Service support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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K-9s sniff out trouble

Published Jan. 7, 2016
By Senior Airman Amanda Morris
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for a command from her handler during bite training at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 21, 2015. Military working dogs must learn the basic building blocks of obedience before moving on in training. When a dog’s adrenaline kicks in it is important for her to obey her handlers commands in order to prevent any unnecessary harm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)