Rufus, a Military Working Dog, rides along in a police vehicle on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, 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)
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, weighs his canine Rufus at the Veterinary Clinic 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)
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)
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)
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)
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine Rufus, perform a vehicle inspection near the flightline 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)
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)
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his canine Rufus take a short break between vehicle inspections 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)
Military Working Dog Rufus and his handler, Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, stand-by after responding to an alarm activation call 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)
Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Lincoln, 2nd Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, pets his canine Rufus during a break between vehicle inspections on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 15. The tattoo in a MWDs ear is for identification purposes and includes the whelp-series the canine was born into represented by one letter and three digits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amber Ashcraft) (RELEASED)