Spangdahlem 52nd SFS Airmen conduct MWD training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bora, an MWD, conduct detection training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. Henderson and Bora worked together to search for improvised explosive devices, weapons, and drugs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Barrera, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Ccatilina, an MWD, conduct detection training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. Handlers and MWDs learn to communicate with each other to understand when drugs or explosives are present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bora, an MWD, conduct detection training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. This type of training is routinely done at various locations on base to prepare MWDs to be able to search for drugs or explosives in any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

Tina, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, rests after training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. MWDs deploy and go on assignments like regular military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bora, an MWD, conduct detection training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. An MWD's sense of smell is five to 10 times greater than a human's, and can detect traces of weapons, narcotics, and explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Leiter, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and Tina, an MWD, conduct training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. MWDs are trained to react to body language and understand their handler's commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Barrera, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Ccatilina, an MWD, conduct training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. MWDs regularly train to exercise obedience and controlled aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

Ccatalina, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, rests after training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. Each MWD that trains at the "Puppy Program" at Lackland Air Force Base has a double first letter in their name. The program allows qualified volunteers to foster puppies, providing them with learning and play opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, left, and Staff Sgt. Kyle Strobele, right, 52nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, conduct training with Mike, an MWD, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 1, 2019. Handlers wear protective gear to allow MWDs to practice correctly subduing a suspect with minimal injury to the handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)