MWDs win the fight

Mink, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, inspects poles for explosives during training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2015. MWD handlers train K-9s to detect distinct bomb odors to ensure mission effectiveness is not hindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Timothy Kisner, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards Tali, 28th SFS MWD, with a chew toy for detecting explosive odors at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2015. Following successful detections, MWDs are often rewarded with toys and verbal praises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)

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Batu, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, clings to his handler while his kennel is cleaned at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2015. For health and safety purposes, kennels are sanitized every four hours and thoroughly cleaned at least once a week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Ralph Rodriguez, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, calls Anita, 28th SFS MWD, prior to patrol work training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2015. The different stages of patrol work include the field interview, releasing, standoff, searching and escorting a suspect. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)

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Anita, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, stands by her handler before patrol work training at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 15, 2015. The different types of training K-9s go through include patrol work, obedience, gunfire and detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)

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MWDs win the fight

Published Oct. 28, 2015