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Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkaun, perform explosive detection training at a bus station at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. Kkaun is trained to detect narcotics, explosives, and other harmful products to ensure the safety of the base population, at home and deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkaun, search the inside of a rapid transit system at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The MWD team practiced low-light detection to increase capabilities in night and loss of power scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, attaches MWD Kkaun’s leash prior to training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. Multiple explosives were hidden throughout a designated area for the MWD teams to search through and identify explosives within a designated time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkaun, exit an underground train station while performing explosive detection training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The exercise worked to improve the capabilities, versatility, and confidence between handler and MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkaun, perform explosive detection training inside of an aircraft cabin at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. Explosive detection training ensures MWD handlers are proficient in handling and communicating with their dogs as they identify threats in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Kkaun, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, takes a break from training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, May 2, 2024. Kkaun and his MWD handler participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. Kkaun is trained to detect explosives and firearms to ensure confidence in threat alerts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kkaun walk to a UH-60 Black Hawk May 1, 2024, on the flightline at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Hiler and Kkaun traveled to participate in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The exercise worked to improve the capabilities, versatility, and confidence between handler and MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Kkaun, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands at the ready outside of a UH-60 Black Hawk May 1, 2024, on the flightline at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The exercise provided realistic disaster response training to sharpen the skills and increase the capabilities of the MWD team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
Wright-Patt military working dog team unleash skills at Guardian Response 24
Airman 1st Class Devan Hiler, 88th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, fastens MWD Kkaun’s protective goggles and ear protection prior to flying in a UH-60 Black Hawk May 1, 2024, on the flightline at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Hiler and Kkaun participated in Guardian Response 24, a joint service military and multi-component exercise focused on domestic disaster response. The exercise allowed the MWD team to train various scenarios in a new environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ashley Richards)
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Members of the 88th Security Forces Squadron host a convoy for Santa Claus on and around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 14, 2023. The convoy went through the Bricks, Woods and Prairies base housing areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Johnson)
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Brick Quarters housing area residents at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, catch treats thrown by Santa Claus as part of a convoy hosted by the 88th Security Forces Squadron on Dec. 14, 2023. The convoy went through the Bricks, Woods and Prairies base housing areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Johnson)
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A family watches as the Santa convoy, hosted by the 88th Security Forces Squadron, passes through the Prairies base housing area Dec. 14, 2023. The convoy went through the Bricks, Woods and Prairies base housing areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Johnson)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Maj. Thomas Uhl, 88th Security Forces Squadron commander; Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bennett, 88 SFS dog handler; and Military Work Dog Ddesmond; stand at attention as Ddesmond’s retirement certificate is ready Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ddesmond is going on to live with a former handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bennett, 88th Security Forces Squadron dog handler hands Military Working Dog Ddesmond’s leash to Logan Chalk at Ddesmond’s retirement ceremony Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Chalk accepted Ddesmond on behalf of her brother, Senior Airman Brian Chalk, one of Ddesmond’s former handlers currently stationed in South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Newly retired military working dog Ddesmond and Logan Chalk at Ddesmond’s retirement ceremony Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ddesmond was retired following an injury and was adopted by Chalk’s brother, one of his former handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
Logan Chalk accepts a flag from a member of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard at the retirement ceremony of Military Working Dog Ddesmond Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Chalk took custody of Ddesmond on behalf of her brother, Senior Airman Brian Chalk, one of Ddesmond’s former handlers who adopted the dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Retiring K9 Defender is a ‘Good Boy’
A happy, newly-retired Military Working Dog Ddesmond at his retirement ceremony Nov. 29, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Ddesmond was honored for his career protecting Wright-Patterson AFB, presidents and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night
Senior Airman Victor Deloach, 88th Security Forces Squadron Defender, poses a young fan in the unit’s Razor off-road vehicle at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2023. The squadron and several other Wright-Patterson Air Force Base organizations met with the local community for the Dayton Dragons’ annual “American Celebration Night.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Dayton Dragons American Celebration Night
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Meeker (center), 88th Air Base Wing and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commander, poses with 88th Security Forces Squadron members at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2023. Meeker joined several WPAFB organizations that were on-site meeting with the local community as part of the Dayton Dragons’ annual “American Celebration Night.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)
Miami Valley Higher Education Consortium Tour
Airmen from the 88th Security Forces Squadron stage a military working dog demonstration for Miami Valley Higher Education Consortium members Aug. 8, 2023, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The consortium is a group of area college and university administrators who meet annually to tour the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Figueroa)