Zzeki, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs the obstacle course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. MWDs are required to run the course regularly as part of their training. ZZeki, a 4 year old Belgian Malinois, has been stationed here for three years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Zzeki, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs the obstacle course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. MWDs are trained in many things such as street patrol, maintaining and guarding entry control points, and detection of narcotics and ordnance. Sweeps of buildings, vehicles, warehouses and open fields or areas are conducted as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Zzeki, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, barks at a handler on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. Zzeki and her handler, Staff Sgt. Miguel Rodriguez, 2 SFS, have been together for almost one year. The MWDs and their handlers train around 100 hours every month to polish their skills in case of an incident on base or in preparation for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Zzeki, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps through an obstacle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. Being able to train alongside one another, a MWD and his handler build trust, ensuring greater success in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Zzeki, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, drinks water after running the obstacle course on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 1. Being able to train alongside one another, a MWD and his handler build trust, ensuring greater success in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)