Mike Ratcliff, Public Health Command, Louisiana Branch veterinary services veterinarian, inserts a breathing tube into Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a routine cleaning at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. Rico will be deploying for his second tour where he will be part of a patrol team conducting missions throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
U.S. Army Capt. Melissa Singletary, Public Health Command, Louisiana Branch veterinary services chief, checks the vitals of Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a routine check-up at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. MWD's are trained in areas of patrols, narcotics, and explosive detection. Rico has been assigned to Barksdale for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, has his teeth examined during a routine cleaning at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. MWD's attend a 90-180 day technical school located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. MWD handlers attend an 11-week course also at Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, has his teeth examined during a routine cleaning at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. Being able to train alongside one another, a MWD and his handler build a lot of trust within one another ensuring greater success in a deployed environment . (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
U.S. Army Capt. Melissa Singletary, Public Health Command, Louisiana Branch veterinary services chief, checks the ears of Rico, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during a routine check-up at the Veterinarian Clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 21. MWD's are trained in areas of conducting patrols, narcotics, and explosive detection. Rico has been assigned to Barksdale for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)