Nowhere to Run: MWDs get paws wet

Vvelma, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sprints in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs took turns conducting various types of training drills in the lake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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A warning sign is posted outside the sealed off training at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The sign was posted to warn patrons of the presence of military working dogs in the Cypress Black Bayou Recreation Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Staff Sgt. Briana Hartwig, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, walks MWD Zzeki in the Black Bayou Lake before a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Handlers attempt to conduct water aggression training at a minimum of twice a year. The training session taught MWDs to chase and stop suspects in a body of water without hesitation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, prepares to engage Staff Sgt. Jonathan Baker, 2SFS military working dog handler in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs conduct numerous bite drills weekly, during the drills MWDs chased and stopped a simulated suspect by attacking a bite wrap worn by trainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. Sims ran into the lake in an attempt to confuse and evade MWD Zzeki. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Senior Airman William Sims, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attempts to evade MWD Zzeki during a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs performed bite drills designed to slow down or stop suspects attempting to flee apprehension by escaping into a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, plays in the Black Bayou Lake between bite drills in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training session also provided MWDs with an opportunity to have fun and enjoy playing in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs into the Black Bayou Lake as part of a water aggression training session at Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The training sessions in water provided MWDs with the skills to be more effective within their area of responsibility. Barksdale’s geographical location includes numerous large bodies of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Vvelma, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. The water aggression training session provided MWDs with an opportunity to increase their skills by adding water take-downs to their current skillset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Staff Sgt. Stephen Lammers, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, walks MWD Aura after a water aggression training session at Black Bayou Lake in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs performed bite drills designed to slow down or stop suspects attempting to flee apprehension by escaping into a body of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)

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Nowhere to Run: MWDs get paws wet

Published Oct. 4, 2017
By Senior Airman Mozer O. Da Cunha
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Vvelma, a 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sprints in the Black Bayou Lake during a water aggression training session in Benton, La., Sept. 6, 2017. MWDs took turns conducting various types of training drills in the lake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Mozer O. Da Cunha)