Military Working Dog Flex looks up at his handler, Staff Sgt. Alexander Schmitt, 88th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, while going through obedience training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 9, 2021. MWDs contribute to Wright-Patt’s security with detection capability and prevention of improvised explosive device threats on base. They also provide a psychological deterrent against crime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Fulton)