Staff Sgt. John Whisman, 28th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog trainer and handler, walks with his dog, Batu, during a day of training in the outskirts of Rapid City, S.D., July 17, 2014. Batu went through helicopter training with the South Dakota National Guard, providing a unique and valuable training opportunity while also strengthening Ellsworth’s partnership with the SDNG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle/ Released)