FReeper Canteen ~ Working Dogs Train on Bagram Airfield!! ~ 21 August 09

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ ~ FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Working Dogs Train on Bagram Airfield!! ~

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Reynolds runs his German shepherd, Baiky, through a training obstacle course on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. Reynolds, a dog handler assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron patrols the base with his dog to inspect mail, luggage and vehicles for narcotics. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

ABBA ~ Thank You For The Music

Bill Withers ~ Lovely Day

Leon Redbone ~ Maggie

Conway and Loretta ~ After The Fire Is Gone

Casting Crowns ~ Voice of Truth

Baiky, a military working dog, gnaws on a training sleeve as commanded on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2009. Baiky is deployed with his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Reynolds, an 8-year Air Force veteran. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Kitts stretches with his German shepherd, Mayo, on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2009. Kitts is a dog handler assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

Colleen Honeyman ~ Daddy Was A Yodeling Cowboy

Canadian Brass ~ Water Music

Cootie Williams ~ Jitterbug Serenade

Maynard Ferguson ~ What’s New?

Blackfoot ~ Fly Away

From far left to right, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Reynolds, Tech. Sgt. Drew Odell, Staff Sgt. Justin Kitts and Staff Sgt. Scott Carpenter go on a training run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2009. The dog handlers are deployed to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. K-9 units patrol the base and inspect mail, luggage and vehicles. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Justin Kitts and Scott Carpenter carry their dogs, Mayo and Kane, through the last leg of a training run, Aug. 9, 2009, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Kitts and Carpenter are dog handlers assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and deployed from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and Peterson AFB, Colo., respectively. K-9 units patrol the base and inspect mail, luggage, and vehicles. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski

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[Kathy in Alaska]

K-9 Unit, Hampton Roads Military Police, WWII. Military working dogs first entered the service in March of 1942 to serve in the Army’s K-9 Corps. Today, the dogs, who have an actual military service record book assigned to them, are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing the enemy.

[ConorMacNessa]

I'm almost there! Looks sumptuous!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Luvie! *Hugs*

He bought it at the farmers market already seasoned/marinaded but it’s good stuff.

I imagine he’ll be reaching for the Tums in an hour or so....LOL

[luvie]

LIBERTY CRIES
WHEN A HERO DIES...

Rest in Peace
Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard, USMC, KIA Afghanistan
Gunnery Sgt. Adam F. Benjamin, USMC, KIA Afghanistan

[AZamericonnie]

a good day at work until a guy called right at posting time....

How rude!!!:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Westlake war dog will be buried with honors

Pack mates will serve as honor guard at Aug. 23 service in Port Hueneme

GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND— Earlier in his career, Hasso, a retired military working dog, receives a medallion for meritorious service. After serving his country as an explosives detection dog with tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, 10-year-old Hasso D171 retired to a private home in Westlake Village last February where he continued to do therapy work. Hasso died last month when he was participating in a stem cell research project seeking a cure for Parkinsons disease. Military Working Dog Adoptions finds homes for retired war dogs who are not spoken for by their handlers and would otherwise be euthanized.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Albion Wilde....thank you for the link.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy.

Love looking @ dog pics!

[luvie]

Hee-hee! I couldn’t resist!

You doing ok? (((hugs)))

[luvie]

Hi, Conor. Thanks for reminding us of our fallen heroes.

Seeing their faces just breaks my heart...even worse than
just reading their names. *sniff*

[luvie]

Yeah, but he’s in heaven right now! LOL!

Sounds good!

[freekitty]

They sure do and a dog that is trained like that has to have a person that knows what they are doing. They are usually high prey on the scale; but have to be worked with all the time.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Yeah, I’m doing okay, thanks.
Been a long day though..

[freekitty]

Most dogs like to have jobs. It makes them feel secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

SSGT Elliot Guenard, left, and SSGT Crotty Richard give a bite demonstration with Peta, Thursday afternoon at Hanscom Air Force Base. 08.06.09 Staff Photo: Matthew Modoono

Working like a dog at Hanscom Air Force Base

By Justine Selsing
Wed Aug 12, 2009, 05:50 PM EDT

Hanscom Air Force Base - The military working dogs at Hanscom Air Force Base can transform from man’s best friend to his worst enemy in seconds.

The German shepherds and Belgian Malinois at the base are highly trained to sniff out narcotics and explosives and can take down human targets in an instant at the command of their handlers.

“The dogs are equipment. The military considers them equipment,” said Tech Sgt. Andrew Limes, the kennel master in charge of the 66th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Program.

“They do walking patrols, they do vehicle searches,” he said. “Basically, they are a law enforcement aspect.”

The dogs have gone through significant preparation in order to earn their title as official Air Force weaponry.

[freekitty]

Just putting a light pack with maybe a water bottle on a dog while walking makes them feel like a they have a purpose in life.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Eventide, Lady Ms. B.!

*BOW*

How dost thou fare this eventide?



My knights and men-at-arms are at your service!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gut Shabbes, Mooch...it is cool seeing all the dogs.

[luvie]

I’ll bet it was....but we’re glad you are here! (((hugs)))