BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 7, 2016) - U.S.

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN (Oct. 7, 2016) - U.S. Army Sgt. Ethan Taylor directs his military working dog, Alex, through some obedience drills using Alex's favorite toy. Taylor and Alex are assigned to the U.S. Forces Afghanistan Military Working Dog Detachment. They deployed together from the 8th Military Police Detachment, Fort Drum, N.Y. Taylor has served in the Army for nearly four years. Alex is a six-year-old male German Shepherd who has served five years. (Photo by Bob Harrison, U.S. Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs)