NAF Atsugi military working dog demonstration

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Avelar
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Avelar

NAF Atsugi military working dog demonstration

by 2nd Class Rafael Avelar
Naval Air Facility Atsugi
February 28, 2023

ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 27, 2023) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Toucheleak Mael, from New Orleans, La., Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi security forces military working dog (MWD) handler, poses for a photo with her MWD at NAF Atsugi’s kennel training grounds. MWDs and their handlers are an integral part of Naval Security Forces, providing unique capabilities to defend installations and resources, and assisting to enforce military laws and regulations.

 

 

 

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