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U.S. Air Force military working dog ZsoZso and his handler, both assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, conduct controlled aggression tactics during a demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

U.S. Air Force military working dog ZsoZso and his handler, both assigned to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, conduct controlled aggression tactics during a demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. The dogs train on how to detect explosives and narcotics as well as perform controlled aggression tactics when detaining suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus) ()

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers conducts controlled aggression training with military working dogs at Kadena Air Base. The 18th SFS continually conducts training with their MWD teams to ensure they are prepared to respond to emergencies. MWDs are trained to obey handlers commands as the situation demands.

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