Military Working Dogs & Handlers stick together AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY 01.04.2021 31st Fighter Wing Rryker, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands with his MWD handler at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 4, 2021. MWDs provide security, crime prevention patrols, emergency response, and intruder detection. MWD handlers practice basic obedience with their dogs often as part of the MWD’s foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ericka A. Woolever) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #MWD #Handler #31stFighterWing #31stSecurityForcesSquadron #AvianoAirBaseItaly #museum #donate #volunteer
Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Feb. 21, 2024 Photo by Jason Goselin Cpl. Camron Allen and his military working dog partner, MWD Sasu, pose after running an obstacle course at the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall kennels. Allen and Sasu are one of 23 dog and handler teams at JBM-HH. They specialize in explosives detection. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #museum #JBMHH #kennels #explosives #detection
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DE, UNITED STATES 01.15.2016 Photo by Airman 1st Class William Johnson 436th Airlift Wing Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, pets MWD Rico/M137 following Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement #mwdheritagemuseum #dover #USAF #436thAirliftWing #MWD #museum #donate
RAISE THE WOOF AURORA, CO, UNITED STATES 09.24.2021 Space Base Delta 2 460th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, awaits commands from his MWD handler before leaving the kennels at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Sept. 24, 2021. Military Working Dogs and their handlers are trained at the 341st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #MWDheritagemuseum #mwd #USAF #USSF #SpaceForce #460thSecurityForcesSquadronMWD #BuckleySpaceForceBase #Co #341stTrainingSquadronJBSA #TX #volunteer
Story by Erin Thompson, USAICoE Staff Historian March 8, 2024 U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence U.S. Infantry scout with "Scout Dog" in the Pacific Theater (National Archives) The G-5, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, made a proposal in early 1918 to procure dogs for World War I. The matter was rejected. On the eve of the Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941, the only dogs being utilized by the U.S. Army were sled dogs. On March 13, 1942, the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps (QMC) began training the first dogs assigned to the Army’s new War Dog Program. These dogs assisted in all aspects of Army operations throughout World War II and beyond, including message delivery and scouting patrols. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #museum #WarDog #USArmy #QuartermasterCorps #PearlHarbor #WWII #ScoutDogs #Pacific
GUNSAN, SOUTH KOREA 03.17.20 178th Fighter Wing U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd Richey, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides his K-9 to specific areas to detect simulated bombs during a field training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 17, 2017. Military working dogs participate in this training by leading security forces members through areas that have been cleared of explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #k9 #8thFighterWing #8thSecurityForcesSqua
National Defense Transportation Day 374th MWD's Fly With the 459th Airlift Squadron YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, JAPAN 07.26.2018 Staff Sgt. Mario Hernandez, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Demo, 374 SFS MWD, look out the window of a UH-1N helicopter during a 459th Airlift Squadron MWD UH-1N helicopter familiarization flight July 26, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Flying in a helicopter can be hard for the MWD’s due to the noise and vibrations, but once the MWD’s become comfortable with the aircraft they can be transported quickly and efficiently to wherever they’re needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson) Staff Sgt. Michael Dacoron, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, watches with Diesel, 374 SFS MWD, as a UH-1N helicopter takes off during a 459th Airlift Squadron MWD familiarization flight July 26, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The training ensures that the MWD’s are not scared of the aircraft and can effectively do their job after landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donald Hudson) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #museum #mwd #374thSFS #459thAirliftSquadron #YokotaAirBase #japan #UH1N #helicopter
Fierce Fangs of Dusty and Lindy From the: Military Working Dog Heritage Museum and Handler Center Archives Washington, DC “Fierce Fangs” revealed as Dusty (left) and Lindy, lunge forward during a simulated attack held on the Pentagon grounds. Angry looking German Shepherd Dogs restrained by their handlers: Airman, 1st Class, Carl T. Young (left), and Airman, 2nd Class, William T. Hughes, were trained at Andrews AFB for Sentry Duty at US bases and overseas. The Air Force is presently “recruiting” 500 dogs from “Civilian Life” for Sentry Duty. Accepting donations or will purchase animals meeting prescribed standards. They need Male or Spayed Female dogs between 1 and 3 years old. Although they need not be pedigreed, they must meet general acceptable physical and temperamental standards for the breed. (Credit UPI Photo) 12/1/64 BS #mwdheritagemuseum #USAF #AndrewsAFB #SentryDog #ControlledAggression
#mwd #k9 #dog #navy #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff K9 handlers put on a display for a local elementary school while visiting Naval Station Mayport, May 23, 2023. Naval Station Mayport is the largest operational command in Navy Region Southeast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
#Marines #Georgia #GovPerdue #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 Over the years many Georgia Governors have welcomed K9 handlers to the Capitol. This year, representatives of the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia attended with a really vocal dog. He had the entire staff on notice, but Governor Perdue had been a USAF Veterinarian so he was used to MWDs.
#mothersday #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there – especially mothers of our military dog handlers, veterinarians, and vet techs. “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” —James E. Faust Your influence and love have allowed your sons and daughters to thrive and serve others. You all rock! Happy Mother’s Day from the entire Team of Military Working Dog Heritage Museum. Go and enjoy your special day.
Our team is composed of active and former MWD/K9 personnel, along with civilians with a special interest in finding and conserving America’s K9 heritage. We are always seeking motivated team-players to support us in a variety of areas. If you have an interest, please start a conversation with us via our email: [email protected] , The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #teamwork
Partnership between a K9 Handler and MWD MILDENHALL, UNITED KINGDOM 100th Air Refueling Wing Cigi, a Military Working Dog for the 100th Security Forces Squadron K9 unit, helps detect explosives and contraband, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 23, 2021. Cigi attends the daily guard mount briefing with his handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alvaro Villagomez) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #MWDheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #100thAirRefuelingWing #100thSecurityForcesSquadronK9Unit #explosives #contraband #RoyalAirForce #Mildenhall #guardmount #USAF
From our physical archives, a closeup image of Army handlers returning home from WWII. These dogs and handlers served with the 33rd Infantry Scout Dog Platoon and were among the first to see action in Italy with the U.S. 5th Army. #Army #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #Archivephoto
From our physical archives, a photo of AIC Meyers serving as a decoy. From 1956. #AirForce #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #Archivephoto
Our team is making magic and moving forward. Find out who we are and what our are missions on our website. Mwdheritagemuseum.org #mwd #k9 #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
#mwd #k9 #dog #army #fortbenning #fortmoore #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff May the Force be with you, today and always.
Enjoy photos of dog teams assigned to Vicenza, Italy in the summer of 2021. #Army #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #mwd #Vicenza Enjoy photos of dog teams assigned to Vicenza, Italy in the summer of 2021. Top left: U.S. Army military working dog VEGAS A030, assigned to the USAG Italy 18th Military Police Detachment, specialized in drugs detection, poses for a portrait with his handler Pfc. Eric Ramos at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, July 28, 2021. Military working dogs help protect U.S Soldiers by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs, and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo) Top center: U.S. Army military working dog DARCO A067, specialized in drugs detection, poses for a portrait with his handler Spc. Trevor Witty. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara) Top right: U.S. Army military working dog BOSS A340, specialized in explosives/patrol, poses for a portrait with her handler Spc. Rebecca Anderson. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara) Bottom left: U.S. Army military working dog ARAN X169, specialized in explosive detection, poses for a portrait with his handler Sgt. Patrick Harrington. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara) Bottom center: U.S. Army military working dog BICO Z464, specialized in explosives/patrol, poses for a portrait with his handler Cpl. Kody Knecht. (U.S. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara) Bottom right: U.S. Army military working dog MAX B443, specialized in explosive detection, poses for a portrait with his handler Cpl. Joshua Morgan. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement.
Unleash your inner superhero on National Superhero Day, April 28 by sending your support to the Military Working Dog Heritage Museum. This day has been celebrated since 1995 to recognize and appreciate all the heroic acts of kindness that people around us do every day. So, don your cape and join us in celebrating National Superhero Day! Three reasons why dog handlers who support the museum are superheroes: Superheroes inspire us with their stories. Superheroes bring people together to share in the camaraderie of the kennel. Superheroes bridge generations to honor and respect those who paved the way. #NationalSuperheroDay #notallheroswearcapes #MWD #doghandler #mwdheritagemuseum #inspire #support
This great team was out of Fort Benning, back in the day. MWD Bbailey and Dan Jackson. What a team! #mwd #k9 #dog #army #fortbenning #fortmoore #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Join us in our May issue for a bio piece on one of our favorite friends and veterans, Bob Konarske. Bob’s passion to support his fellow veterans and his love of Combat Tracking will surely intrigue our readers and we are honored and pleased to have Bob to share his time and stories with us. #mwd #k9 #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #story #combattracker #Army
Cpl. Danny Shuck, a military working dog handler, and Duece, a military working dog, both with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast rope out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean. Fast roping allows Marines to enter otherwise inaccessible locations via rope from a hovering aircraft. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon train regularly for quick, tactical raids of targets on both land and sea. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, the 31st MEU provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bernadette Wildes/Released) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #fastrope #31stMEU #Pacific #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Enjoy some candid photos of dogs and handlers hosting an event at the Camp Lejeune kennels. Photos courtesy of Dixie Whitman #mwd #k9 #dog #camplejeune #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Meet Hurk–but from a safe distance. As a rule, Sentry Dogs didn’t like anyone sometimes even their handlers. They were fierce and provided security and safety to the troops and American assets in Southeast Asia. In Vietnam, Sentry Dogs served in the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force. Hurk was a Navy dog. This photo from the White Elephant News is a DoD product. #mwd #k9 #dog #navy #sentrydog #danang #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Fort Leonard Wood, MO July 13, 2023 U.S. Army photo by Angi Betran Spc. Austyn Keys, a military working dog handler, carries his Military Working Dog, Zeke, off a helicopter as part of a field training exercise that prepares military working dog teams for future missions. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement #mwdheritagemuseum #k9 #mwd #doghandler #ArmyK9 #trainingexercise #campleonardwood
Busz, a military working dog, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, shakes water off himself after retrieving a wood chunk out of the water at the end of a scent scouting exercise run-through at Buffalo Pond on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Scent scouting is used to train military working dogs on how to use their nose to locate people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Keegan T. Bailey) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #scenting #Quantico #Virginia #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Then: Navy handler at Da Nang bathing his dog. Photographer unknown. From the White Elephant News. A Little Higher and to the Left. Wash day here doesn’t mean linen. The dogs here must be kept clean and well groomed, helping to protect them from diseases and the abundant insect life found in the tropical countryside. Now: U. S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Bryant, 902nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, grooms his MWD before obedience training, August 27, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Every morning during training 902ndSFS MWD handlers start their day by grooming their MWDs to build rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyler McQuiston) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #grooming #doghandler #museum
Sir Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, once said, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants,” explaining that his ideas didn't come from him alone, but that he built his ideas from the inspiration of others who came before him. Are there any handlers that have impacted you and the way that you worked with dogs? What is the best piece of advice that you received from someone that you consider to be an excellent instructor or an innately talented dog handler? #mwdheritagemuseum #Veteran #doghandler #museum
Everyone has a story. If you’re involved in military K9s, your story is part of our story. If you need help finding it, here are some ideas: What part of K9 are you passionate about? Who are/were your friends and how did they and your dog(s) impact you? Where and how did you spend your time in K9? What challenges did you encounter/overcome? What “aha” moments did you have? What successes or changes did you make? What funny (or funny now) events occurred while you were working K9? #mwd #k9 #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #story
Fort Hood, TX January 7, 2014 U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samuel Northrup Spc. JoDee Schramer, a military working dog handler with the 226th Military Working Dog Detachment, and her patrol explosive detector dog, Paco, are an example of a typical MWD team. In order to build rapport within the MWD team, handlers will work with only one dog. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #FortHood #K9 #MWD #mwdhandlers #detectordogteams #detectordogs #rapport #mwdheritagemuseum
While this may not be the traditional meaning of “National Hanging Out Day,” we think it’s apropos. From a couple of years ago, Coast Guard canine "Niki," an explosives detection canine assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team Seattle, is lowered from the second deck of a Pierce County ferry to the using ropes and rigging techniques on Jan. 25, 2022, near Steilacoom, WA. This training familiarizes the canines, handlers, and extended teams with the techniques needed to respond to a variety of threats, such as explosives, in the maritime environment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Clark) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #CoastGuard #Coastie #museum #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #mwd #NationalHangingOutDay
How pleasant it is for a handler to cast a shadow of the team that he has created, for then he can see them silhouetted as one. "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement" #mwd #k9 #dog #shadow #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Our volunteer, Greg Dunlap, has a multitude of talents – he was savvy enough while deployed as a dog handler at the 366th SPS to take some great photos and we are grateful for the share. #mwdheritagemuseum #AirForce #doghandler #museum
“Every snack to make, every bite you take, we’ll be watching you.” Being a war dog never changes the fact that the dog is a dog--and eternally interested in food. In this great image from Korea, a few months after the war ended, Pvt Donald R. Manzer(left) and Pvt. Harold Dunbar (right) mix food at Camp George under the watchful, hopeful eyes of their partners. This great image is from the National Archives and has been lightly cropped, and some of the scratches have been edited out. Thanks to Sandra Fickhohm for sharing. #mwdheritagemuseum #doghandler #MWD #KoreanWarHistory #koreanwarveteran #foodie #mealprepping
On a photo shoot of Marine Corps MWDs, we had a lot of smiling faces and a lot of tongues. What better group of photos than these for #TongueOutTuesday. #mwdheritagemuseum #USMC #MarineCorps #CampLejeune #doghandler #museum
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NE, UNITED STATES 09.01.2020 Photo by Leticia Cunningham 55th Wing Public Affairs Military working dog, Ram, sits on command for a photograph Sept. 1, 2020 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Ram is the newest member to the 55th Security Forces Squadron, Military Working Dog Section. (U.S. Air Force photo by L. Cunningham) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #offuttafb #55thsecurityforcessquadron #usaf #oncommand
Here’s an invitation to tell us about your hardest hit. Impact is the force created when two items collide. A specific mathematical equation can determine it, but since our team is comprised of historians rather than mathematicians, we’ll just cut to the chase and ask if you’ve ever been hit by a train disguised as a fur missile. This image belongs to the museum archives. The event took place at Fort Benning in May, 2022. #mwdheritagemuseum #force #ArmyK9 #archives
04-13 An Airman’s best friend RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, RP, GERMANY 86th Airlift Wing/Public Affairs Charly, U.S. Air Force 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, dashes through a field during bite training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 25, 2018. K-9 units perform training daily with their MWDs to keep them mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin Boyer) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #RamsteinAirBase #86thAirliftWing #museum #donate #volunteer
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mason D. Avers, military working dog handler, Provost Marshal Office, Security Battalion, assists in training military working dog Peti in locating different kinds of narcotics on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. As a part of in-processing, military working dogs are introduced to any unfamiliar narcotics and imprinted on the scent. This is done by letting the dogs pick up on the scent and then hiding the scent cans in different portions of the room; dogs are rewarded for alerting their handler when they smell the correct narcotic. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #dogscenting #Quantico #Virginia #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Malmstrom K-9's complete annual water training MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, MT, UNITED STATES 08.24.2022 Photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Bowers 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs Ffarah, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, attacks Senior Airman Tyler Burk, 341st SFS military working dog handler, Aug. 24, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The K-9’s have their annual water- training on the final day the base pool is filled, because water-training is an essential part of teaching the MWD’s how to adapt to new environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Bowers) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #FeelGoodFriday #mwdheritagemuseum #k9 #donor #341stSecurityForcesSquadron #MWD #K9 #Adapt
SOUDA BAY, Greece Feb. 15, 2024 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kylie Odea (right), holds Military Working Dog Astra during a Semiannual Regional Assessment onboard NSA Souda Bay. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation that enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #USNavy #MWDheritagemuseum #history #k9 #doghandler #nsasoudabaygreece
1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Vietnam veteran combat trackers pose for a group photo in St. Louis, where they gathered as a large group for the first time in June 1999. (U.S. Army Courtesy photo/Released) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #MWDheritagemuseum #VietnamVet #Combattracker #USArmy #Reunion #1staircav #brigade #1stcavdiv #publicaffairs #museum #volunteer #donate
04-08 #MotivationalMonday K9 Rappelling Exercise IRAQ Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Ramirez, Spc. David Sheriff, and military working dog (Nick) of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, work together to lower Nick down the side of the building as part of a K9 rappelling exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, June. 6, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #rappelling #OperationInherentResolve #USArmy #AlAsadAirBase #Iraq
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, ID, UNITED STATES 02.10.2020 Photo by Senior Airman JaNae Jensen 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Dak, 366th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, tugs on a rubber toy, Feb. 10, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. MWDs are essential to the Air Force mission by providing explosive/drug searches, search and recovery, and suspect apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman JaNae Jensen) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #mwd #k9 #dog #dogdemonstration #CampLejeune #NorthCarolina #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Officer Jared L. Hege, dog handler, Provost Marshal Office (PMO), Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, rewarded his military working dog after demonstrating their ability to detect bombs on MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. PMO demonstrated the dogs’ capabilities in basic obedience, drug and bomb detection, and controlled aggression. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Isaiah Gomez) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #dogdemonstration #CampLejeune #NorthCarolina #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Hohenfels Army Base, Germany 5/17/2014 Photo by Capt. John Farmer Lithuanian soldiers provide security for Sgt. Kara Yost, a Military Police dog handler with the 131st Military Working Dog Detachment, 615th Military Police Company as her dog, Kajo, prepares to attack an enemy combatant during urban assault training during the multi-national training exercise, Combined Resolve II. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #multinationaltrainingexercise #hohenfelsarmybase #131stmilitaryworkingdogdetachment #615thmilitarypolice #combinedresolveii
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, ID, UNITED STATES 09.29.2023 Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Byrd 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Tux being retired at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Sept. 29, 2023. Military Working Dogs are trained for specific jobs, including tracking, explosive detection, patrol, search and rescue, and attack. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Byrd) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute a DoD endorsement. #mwd #mwdheritagemuseum #k9 #USAF #retirement #mountainhomeairforcebase #detectiondog
Air Cav Vietnam vet recalls life as Combat Tracker BONG SON, VIETNAM 07.22.2013 Photo by Sgt. Christopher Calvert 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Sam, a black Labrador retriever used by several combat tracker teams with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during the Vietnam War, sits outside of his bunker awaiting his next mission at Landing Zone Two Bits in Bong Son, Vietnam in 1967. (U.S. Army Courtesy photo/Released) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #vietnam #Combattracker #LZ #twobits #BongSON #USArmy #1staircav #brigade #1stcavdiv #publicaffairs
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Quinten Jones, a Military Working Dog (MWD) handler, demonstrates the capabilities of MWDs at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C. MWDs and their handlers’ mission is to ensure the safety of MCAS Beaufort with capabilities such as locating drugs and explosives, as well as taking down suspects when necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Jones) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #dogdemonstration #Beaufort #SouthCarolina #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Let’s talk dogs! One of the missions of Military Working Dog Heritage Museum is to gather, safeguard, and share the stories of individual dog handlers, veterinarians, and vet techs. We’d love to set up a time, convenient to you, that will allow you to share that story in a conversation with one of our volunteers. Please give it some thought. This is one way you can honor your K9 partners and community. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about this unique opportunity. #K9 #mwdheritagemuseum #yourstory #tellyourstory #tribute
Chief Petty Officer William Porter, a maritime enforcement specialist and lead dog handler assigned to Maritime Safety and Security Team 91101 in Seattle, attaches an explosives detection canine training aid to seats in a SeaTac International Airport terminal. The aid was placed as part of another MSST 91101 dog handler’s operational transition assessment, which is completed 30 to 45 days after they return from their initial K9 training to ensure the team has properly transitioned from the schoolhouse to operational area. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Norcross) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #dogtraining #Seattle #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff
Military Working Dog Heritage Museum is planning to attend the Hold the Line K9 Conference in Myrtle Beach April 9-11. This conference is for active duty K9-military and police. If you're going to attend, stop by to introduce yourself, check out our exhibit, and meet our veteran handlers. We'll be at Booth #5 in the Sheraton Convention Center. Check out our Events page on our website at https://mwdheritagemuseum.org/event/hold-the-line-k9-conference/ to see what's happening at our booth #5 at the HTLK9 Conference. #k9 #mwd #holdtheline #southcarolina #dog #HoldTheLine #mwdheritagemuseum
#mwdheritagemuseum #AirForce #doghandler #museum Meet our talented Vice President, Lane Hagerdorn. After 9/11, Lane and his partner, Gabe, were on their way to the mid-east the following day. You’ve seen some of Lane’s writings in the Paw Print Newsletter, as he crafts a column every other month. Lane works on numerous projects behind the scenes, but if you attended our Fort Benning event, you had the opportunity to meet him in person. Lane brings a high level of communication and management skills to the team, and, with his planning expertise, is producing critical documentation for the museum’s next steps. Today, the Museum Team would like to showcase and honor Lane Hagerdorn. Thank you, Lane.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brady Sloup, 23rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Zafira, MWD, inspect the auditorium for simulated explosives as part of a certification course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Zafira is one of the 23rd SFS’s newest K-9s who underwent bomb detection certification to enhance base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Cade Ellis) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #usaf #AirForce #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #Moody #Georgia
SP4 Bobby Railey and Von (514A) with the 48th IPSD in Da Nang, 1972. Photo courtesy of Zell Railey. #k9ltw #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
It’s Monday. What better way to start the week off than a great image of a Marine MWD. #k9ltw #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours! #k9ltw #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Nov. 12, 2018 U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Sofia Cpt. Blue, a Unit Ministry Dog with the 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, based in Grand Prairie, Texas, poses next to a M240B machine gun while visiting Soldiers at gunnery ranges during Operation Cold Steel III, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operation Command. She is a Military Working Dog specially trained by Patriot Paws ServiceDogs, to care for her handler as well as Soldiers in need. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #dog #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #k9 #mwd #doghandler #military #workingdog #operationcoldsteel3 #armycivilaffairs #patriotpawsservicedogs
Senior Airman Georgina Silva, 8th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler and MWD Dirty prepare to apprehend a mock perpetrator at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Silva won the Pride of the Pack for the week of Feb. 5-9 for her work in safeguarding Kunsan AB assets and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Eaick) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #mwd #k9 #dog #usaf #AirForce #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #Kunsan #SouthKorea #PrideofthePack
-We’ve come so far in such a short time. But we have much more to do to find and conserve the history of America’s working dogs, your working dogs. -Your donation can help us purchase needed archival materials to conserve the wonderful artifacts that we’ve collected. We are fundraising for a Mobile Museum to take the show on the road–to attend events across the country. We are asking for your help to make that happen. Nobody can do this on their own –can you spare $10. Your funds compounded by other donors will go a long way. -You can find more information on our website at mwdheritagemuseum.org/donate and while you’re there, make it a monthly donation. If you have questions about how your funds will be used, you can always reach out to our President, Albert Johnson. He’s always happy to speak with supporters. 865-507-8903 #k9ltw #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
#mwd #k9 #dog #usaf #AirForce #mwdheritagemuseum #historybuff #DavisMonthan #Arizona U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Myers, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with Ssilke, a military working dog assigned to the 355th SFS at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Ssilke was trained to search for specific scents that could cause a threat to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Allen Cooke III) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
We celebrate Women's History Month during March. This recognition gives us the opportunity to acknowledge the important contributions of women serving as Military Working Dog Handlers, Veterinarians, and Vet Techs. The number of women stepping up to serve in this role has risen exponentially. If you are, have been, or know someone who should be celebrated this month, we invite you to include a photo and post in their honor. Thank you! #femalehandlers #womenshistorymonth #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
https://mwdheritagemuseum.org We honor the 2024 Leap Year Day with a compilation of our working dogs’ greatest hits–leap-wise, anyway. These great photos were taken by Department of Defense photographers; the detailed information is featured below. Top left: A military working dog jumps through an open car window to subdue a decoy during a Police Week Top Dog competition, May 17, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The competition was part of the National Police Week and brought together military and civilian working dogs to showcase the dogs’ skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juan Torres) Top right: Military Working Dog Joell leaps over an obstacle while training at the base kennel. Joell and other MWDs are used in patrol, drug and explosive detection and specialized mission functions for the Department of Defense and other government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy) Bottom left: U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD) Ukkie jumps out of a patrol car as part of MWD daily training at RAF Mildenhall, England, Nov. 6, 2018. The MWD teams train the 'six phases of aggression' on a daily basis.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening) Bottom right: Leska, a military working dog, leaps at U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 2nd Class John Winjum, an MWD handler, during training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The training maintains the dog's proficiency in subduing suspects. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Dietrich/Released) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #yousayjumpweaskhowhigh #leapyear #k9ltw #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
Celebrate the “Month of Love” by sharing your love of K9 with the Military Working Dog Heritage Museum. We’ve got some fantastic team members and a world-class goal in our sights. Join your skills with ours to make this museum a reality. In the process, you’ll be teamed with dedicated volunteers, learn new skills, and be presented with extraordinary opportunities to impact the K9 community for decades to come. #WWII #Korea #Vietnam #ColdWar #GulfWar #Iraq #Afghanistan #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Ft. Stewart, GA 8/28/2017 Photo by Spc. Elizabeth Clark Spc. Nathan Lei, a military working dog handler a Military Police Battalion, removes Laco, a military working dog, from Capt. Lucas Chase’s arm during a controlled aggression demonstration. The demo shows the capabilities of the working dogs and their handlers when taking down a threat. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #controlledagression #MWD #K9 #training #fortstewartga #mwdheritagemuseum #militarypolicebattalion
Ft. Huachuca,AZ 3/10/2017 U. S. Army Photo by Lara Poirrier The relationship is close between K9 Camo and her handler Staff Sgt. Elisabeth Wienke. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #fthuachuca #doghandler #workingdog #doghugs
Valentine’s Day As long we have supporters like you, our hearts will always be full. Happy Valentine's Day from the Team at Military Working Dog Heritage Museum #HappyValendtinesDay #lovemelovemydog #dog #mwd #workingdog #k9 #handler #doghandler #history #historybuff #museum #501c3 #mwdheritagemuseum #military #mwdhm #heritage #donate #nonprofit #charity #pointyendofthespear
YOKOSUKA, Japan Nov. 24, 2021 U.S. Navy photo by Taylor Curry Master-At-Arms 3rd Class Valerie Goodblanket, military working dog (MWD) handler onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, poses with her MWD, Army, during a training scenario. The exceptional skillset of MWDs are a key component to the security of base operations and the protection of its community members. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #MWD #K9 #training #workingdog #yokosukanavalbase #baseoperations
Bark in the Park: K9 Heroes CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES 10.08.2016 1st Marine Logistics Group U.S. Marine Corps military working dog, "Quick" attends the Bark at the Park event during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 7, 2016. "Quick" is an explosive and drug detection dog attached to Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force. San Francisco Fleet Week is an event where thousands of Marines and Sailors come to showcase the capabilities of the Navy-Marine Corps team to the local residents and an opportunity for service members to meet and thank the community for its support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Sorci) "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." #militaryworkingdogheritagemuseumandhandlercenter #donate #museum #mwd #mwdheritagemuseum #K9 #detectiondog #usmc #explosivesdetection #navy #fleetweek #barkinthepark #sundaysocial
CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES 11.06.2019 Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton U.S. Marine Cpl. Zach Devaney, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, communicates with his canine partner during wooded area scout and obstacle based bite training scenarios in the 16 Area on MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2019. PMO trains canines to assist their handlers with explosive and narcotic detection, as well as suspect apprehension. Devaney is a native of Coral Springs, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie) The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. #mwdheritagemuseum #mwd #k9 #dog #handler #USMC #camppendleton #Bitetraining #explosivedetection #narcoticdetection #suspect #pmo