U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. "Rush," an improvised explosive
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. "Rush," an improvised explosive device detection dog with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, goes after a ball aboard Forward Operating Base (FOB) Boldak, Helmand provin... More
Luke, service dog, stands during a retirement ceremony
Luke, service dog, stands during a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, deputy commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater on Cam... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Ian Kozlik and his Military Working
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Ian Kozlik and his Military Working Dog (MWD) PPatriot, currently assigned to the Military Working Dogs (MWD) Team Deployment Training Course, conduct a training obstacle course on Yuma Pr... More
Service dogs in training with Seeing Eye Puppy Raising
Service dogs in training with Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program took a tour with their trainers aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24) during Fleet Week New York, May 24, 2018. Fleet Week NYC is an opportunity for th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Angel, a military working
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Angel, a military working dog with Third Law Enforcement Battalion, Third Marine Information Group, obeys a command to sit at Camp Wilson, Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynin... More
Denny, a military working dog, rests after completing
Denny, a military working dog, rests after completing a joint demonstration with members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 13, 2014. Military working dogs are trained to d... More
C.T., the dog belonging to Ranger veteran Joe Trainor,
C.T., the dog belonging to Ranger veteran Joe Trainor, Jr. rests during their short stay at the 75th Ranger Regiment while on an epic 30-day cross country journey to raise awareness for veteran transition servi... More
Bandit, a military working dog, performed with Cpl.
Bandit, a military working dog, performed with Cpl. Andrew Marcum, military working dog handler, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Marine Day Times Square, May 27. The Enterprise, Ore., native recently ret... More
Jony, a military working dog with the 22nd Marine
Jony, a military working dog with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrives with his handler, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Lobitz, K9 handler, 22nd MEU, aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), off the East Coa... More
U.S. service members practice dog training tricks during
U.S. service members practice dog training tricks during the Single Marine Program’s (SMP) Puppies and Pancakes event, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2020. The event was an opportunity for unaccompani... More
IED Detection Dog Illustration - Drawing. Public domain image.
An illustration of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog, Crank, with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment, relaxing after a long day of searching vehicles outside the main entry point (MEP) ab... More
II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group celebrates
II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group celebrates National Dog Day at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 26, 2020. National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26th to encourage adoption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo ... More
Sally, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary
Sally, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, bites a simulated threat on the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2018. The 31st MEU uses military working dogs an... More
A dog peeks out from its crate at the pet-friendly
A dog peeks out from its crate at the pet-friendly Wallace Creek Fitness Center shelter which was set up in advance of Hurricane Dorian at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 5, 2019. Marines worked to ensure... More
Ziva, a military working dog with Combat Logistics
Ziva, a military working dog with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, bites an arm guard during a training demonstration on the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, A... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson, sergeant major,
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Lisa K. Nilsson, sergeant major, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW) Forward, pets a military working dog, Patrol Base Boldak, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 6, 2013. The 2d MAW (FWD) ... More
170910-N-WF272-008 SOLOMON SEA (Sept. 10, 2017) Military
170910-N-WF272-008 SOLOMON SEA (Sept. 10, 2017) Military working dog (MWD) Bbaldur, a patrol explosive detection dog, prepares to engage a simulated attacker during an MWD demonstration in the hangar bay of the... More
Freddy and Charlie, both military working dogs with
Freddy and Charlie, both military working dogs with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 (MAGTF-6) prepare to board an MV-22 Osprey in order to expose the dogs to flying missions during... More
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) Robby, a U.S. Marine military
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) Robby, a U.S. Marine military working dog with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), runs after an aggressor during a bite demonstration on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphi... More
Sisi, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary
Sisi, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes a break during a training exercise at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, June 11, 2020. Sisi is a combat tracking dog (CTD). CTDs are trained... More
A dog wanders around at the new Pa Honua Dog Park,
A dog wanders around at the new Pa Honua Dog Park, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 23, 2018. Pa Honua is a new park for dogs to exercise and socialize in a central area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)
Bernie, and 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, retired after
Bernie, and 11-year-old Belgian Malinois, retired after a lifetime of service to the Marine Corps. She'll be in the capable hands of her former handler, Cpl. Bret Reynolds, a native of Northwood, Ohio, who will... More
U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Ken visits the
U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Ken visits the Explosive Ordnance Disposal booth during Yuma Military Appreciation Day in Downtown Historic Yuma on Feb. 16, 2019. Military Appreciation Day is held to sho... More
Jeny, a military working dog, listens to commands from
Jeny, a military working dog, listens to commands from her handler during a training session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 8. Jeny is a 6-year-old German Sheppard and has been with the unit for... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amanda A. Phelps, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Amanda A. Phelps, left, and Cpl. Nicholas J. Digregorio, both military working dog handlers with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, 2nd Mari... More
At your service, US Marine Corps Photo
Shamus Reid, a post-traumatic stress disorder service dog for Cpl. Kyle Reid, focuses on his owner during track practice at the 2014 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 201... More
Sergeant Alexander Lucas, a military dog handler with
Sergeant Alexander Lucas, a military dog handler with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, and his military working dog, Patriot, prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter as part of medical evacuation trai... More
Kara the service dog, arrives with her handler for
Kara the service dog, arrives with her handler for the opening ceremony of the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Va., June 19, 2015. The W... More
Lady, a former U.S. Marine Corps Multipurpose Canine,
Lady, a former U.S. Marine Corps Multipurpose Canine, celebrated her retirement aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 4, 2017. Lady retired with 5 years of honorbale service.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by ... More
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took first place in the explosive detection category in the National Police and Detector Dog Championships, poses for a picture during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19... More
Ziva, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary
Ziva, a military working dog with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, bites a simulated threat on the USS Wasp (LHD-1) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2018. The 31st MEU uses military working dogs and... More
Military working dog, Books, perks up his ears at a
Military working dog, Books, perks up his ears at a high-pitched sound in the crowd during a working dog demonstration as part of Marine Week Cleveland in Public Square in downtown Cleveland June 11, 2012. Book... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshal’s
The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit trained with Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters policemen and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair and Supply Facili... More
A black lab named ‘Taker’ sits in the Dental Detachment
A black lab named ‘Taker’ sits in the Dental Detachment office at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 1. Taker, a bomb-sniffing dog with the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division,... More
210110-M-UV498-1012 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2021) –
210110-M-UV498-1012 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2021) – Nero, a military working dog, waits for instruction from his military working dog handler, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyrell Bluto, both with 1st Law Enforcement D... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms, Military Dog
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sara M. Ohlms, Military Dog Handler, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, provides security with her working dog Kuko during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operation as part of Certification Exercis... More
Bbutler, a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog (MWD)
Bbutler, a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog (MWD) assigned to the Provost Marshall’s Office, K9 Section, Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler, poses for a photo aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Ju... More
Lance Cpl. Suzette Clemans, a working dog handler with
Lance Cpl. Suzette Clemans, a working dog handler with the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, Camp Pendelton, Calif., restrains Denny, a military working dog, during a demonstration at the 56th Annual Torrance Arme... More
Angus, a search dog with the San Francisco Fire Department,
Angus, a search dog with the San Francisco Fire Department, searches for a victim through a simulated destroyed building during urban search and rescue training at Treasure Island, Oct. 7, 2015, as part of San ... More
Gunner, a yellow Labrador and improvised explosive
Gunner, a yellow Labrador and improvised explosive device detection dog with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, accompanies Marines as they pay their final respects during the memorial service f... More
A dog named Hailey waits with her owner on the Key
A dog named Hailey waits with her owner on the Key bridge during the 41st anniversary running of the Marine Corps Marathon, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine ... More
Staff Sgt. Chopper IV, left, gives a high five to Chief
Staff Sgt. Chopper IV, left, gives a high five to Chief Warrant Officer Stephen B. Giove after Chopper’s retirement ceremony April 25 at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Hall on Camp Foster. The Okinawa-... More
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Jack Jack, a military
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 18, 2020) Jack Jack, a military working dog with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force, prepares to bite an aggressor during a demonstration of his capabilities as... More
Diesel, a Cane Corso Mastiff, serving as a therapy
Diesel, a Cane Corso Mastiff, serving as a therapy dog since 2007, stands at a sign-up booth during the opening ceremony of the Healthy Lifestyle Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, May 16, 2... More
A U.S. Marine interacts with his dog, Thor, during
A U.S. Marine interacts with his dog, Thor, during a shura in Sheik Abad, Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 19, 2012. The shura was conducted to bring Afghan nationals and coalition forces together to discus... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Simone Harbas, Amphibious Squadron 6
U.S. Navy Lt. Simone Harbas, Amphibious Squadron 6 judge advocate general and native of Tampa, Fla., lies on the ground after being taken down by Sirius, a 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) military working ... More
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Camp Pendleton hosted a ceremony to donate a service puppy to 16-year old Chris Simpson, who is the son of a Camp Pendleton Marine, May 18. James and Catherine Skoor donated the puppy... More
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took first place in the explosive detection category in the National Police and Detector Dog Championships, poses for a picture during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19... More
Volunteers from The Basic School's Marine Action Group,
Volunteers from The Basic School's Marine Action Group, Marine Corps Base Quantico provide support in developing the Paws for Purple Hearts canines through basic handling skills, exercise, and cleanliness in Ru... More
Sally, a military working dog the 31st Marine Expeditionary
Sally, a military working dog the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Law Enforcement Detachment, stands by for aggression training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), underway in the Coral Sea, Jul... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Deleonsantiago, military
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Carlos Deleonsantiago, military working dog handler, Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, rests with his working dog, Fero, during Marine Air Ground Task Force... More
Chance, a yellow Labrador Retriever trained to find
Chance, a yellow Labrador Retriever trained to find hidden bombs and explosive material, eyes his handler warily. Now that Chance has a Kong dog toy, the dog's prized possession, he won't give it back without a... More
Mido, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois military working
Mido, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog with Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s military working dog section, relaxes after “bite work” training at the dog training area behind PMO with Provost Marshal... More
Looking Good Tuxx, US Navy Photogrpah
PACIFIC OCEAN — Military working dog Tuxx receives a well-deserved belly rub because he is a good dog. Cpl. Ronald Ringgold, a dog handler with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Law Enforcement Detachment prac... More
Looking Good Tuxx, US Navy Photogrpah
PACIFIC OCEAN—Military working dog Tuxx practice and gets some off leash exercise from Cpl. Ronald Ringgold, a dog handler with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Law Enforcement Detachment practiced various co... More
An Okinawa Stray Pet Rescue foster dog, smiles for
An Okinawa Stray Pet Rescue foster dog, smiles for the camera during the Single Marine Program’s (SMP) Puppies and Pancakes event, on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 21, 2020. The event was an opportunity for... More
U.S. Marine Corps combat tracker dog, Bella, with Alpha
U.S. Marine Corps combat tracker dog, Bella, with Alpha Company, 2d Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, bites on her biting pillow during a military dog demonstration at ... More
Marine Cpl. Jared Charpentier spends some much-needed
Marine Cpl. Jared Charpentier spends some much-needed down time with his partner Gracie, a black Labrador Retriever, after looking for hidden bombs and explosive materials with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Reg... More
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael
ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2019) U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael ValentineWilliams, left, a cannoneer, goes over bite procedures with Cpl. Colin Watson, a military working dog handler, both with the 22nd Marine Expeditionar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Angel, a military working
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Angel, a military working dog with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Information Group, obeys a command to sit at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentyn... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Crisman, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William Crisman, a combat tracking dog trainer with Third Law Enforcement Battalion, Third Marine Information Group, hides behind a wall while practicing an obedience command with C... More
Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working
Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, awaits a command from his handler at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. Jojo is Creech AFB’s newest MWD, with two months on station and prev... More
The life of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog
The life of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handler is just like that of any Marine. It’s full of training, learning how to better serve those around them and working to ensure the mission is accomplis... More
Lava, one of the installation's first Bird/Wildlife
Lava, one of the installation's first Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) dogs, sits in front of the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Passenger and Cargo Terminal, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10, ... More
Harley, an improvised explosive detection dog, sits
Harley, an improvised explosive detection dog, sits patiently in the back of a vehicle during Operation Jaws June 23, 2012. The Operation took place in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Helmand province. Harley is o... More
U.S. military working dog, Fredy, trains with 3rd Law
U.S. military working dog, Fredy, trains with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group at Landing Zone Gander, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018. Marines with 3rd LE conducted... More
Flare, one of the installation's first Bird/Wildlife
Flare, one of the installation's first Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) dogs, sits in front of the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Passenger and Cargo Terminal, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 10,... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Military Working Dog Handlers
U.S. Marines assigned to the Military Working Dog Handlers Course, Marine Detachment Lackland, use military working dogs to search for simulated explosives at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2017. The... More
U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails
U.S. Marines and family members kick off the Tails and Trails, 4k walk, at Lake O’Neill aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif, Jan. 27, 2018.This is Camp Pendleton’s 3rd year hosting the dog walk, intended to promote fi... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lotor, a military working dog
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lotor, a military working dog with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, participates in Steel Knight 2018 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palm... More
Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations
Marine Raiders with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct high-value target detainment and evacuation operations during a multipurpose canine handler training course hosted by 1st Marine Raider Batta... More
U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Nora K115, with
U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Nora K115, with the Provost Marshal's Office K-9 unit, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, sits during a ceremony at MCRD San Diego, Calif., Aug. 21, 2015. Nora w... More
U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Eddie, a specialized
U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Eddie, a specialized search dog with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), waits for instruction during a noncombatant evacuation rehearsal on Okinawa, Ja... More
170910-N-WF272-213 SOLOMON SEA (Sept. 10, 2017) Capt.
170910-N-WF272-213 SOLOMON SEA (Sept. 10, 2017) Capt. Larry McCullen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), interacts with Aaj, a military working dog (MWD), during an ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zach Devaney, a dog handler
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zach Devaney, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, conducts obedience training with his military w... More
A dog relaxes in the shade at the new Pa Honua Dog
A dog relaxes in the shade at the new Pa Honua Dog Park, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 23, 2018. Pa Honua is a new park for dogs to exercise and socialize in a central area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cp... More
Paris, a military working dog, stands by her handler
Paris, a military working dog, stands by her handler during a presence patrol to meet and greet with the populace in Khak-E-Safed, Farah province, Afghanistan, Oct. 21, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces hav... More
Marine Cpl. Jared Charpentier spends some much-needed
Marine Cpl. Jared Charpentier spends some much-needed down time with his partner Gracie, a black Labrador Retriever, after looking for hidden bombs and explosive materials with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Reg... More
Military Working Dog (MWD) Bbutler barks at an aggressor
Military Working Dog (MWD) Bbutler barks at an aggressor during training aboard Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 30, 2017. MWD's are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal forc... More
Riley, a shelter dog at the Marine Corps Base Camp
Riley, a shelter dog at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter, poses for a photo at the animal shelter in 25 Area on Camp Pendleton, California, April 30, 2020. The mission of the animal shelter i... More
Cpl. Andrew Marcum, military working dog handler, 24th
Cpl. Andrew Marcum, military working dog handler, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, allows a dog to bite him during Marine Day Times Square, May 27. The Enterprise, Ore., native recently returned from a deploymen... More
Bree, the service dog of retired U.S. Navy Hospital
Bree, the service dog of retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brian Canich, stands by his owner during the Navy Team registration for the 2015 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games at the welcome t... More
Michael, a working dog for the K-9 Anti-Narcotics Division
Michael, a working dog for the K-9 Anti-Narcotics Division for the national police of El Salvador, sits patiently in his kennel during a visit from veterinarians embarked High Speed Vessel Swift. The veterinari... More
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica trains his military working dog,
Cpl. Rolando Sulaica trains his military working dog, Riggs, at Landing Zone Gander, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2018. Sulaica is a military working dog handler with 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, III Marine Exped... More
Charlie, a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog with
Charlie, a U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, trains for a tactical scenario at Camp Davis, N.C., Feb. 28, 2018. Marines within the battalion conducted the training as pa... More
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took
Iris, an explosives detector dog, who previously took first place in the explosive detection category in the National Police and Detector Dog Championships, poses for a picture during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19... More
190819-M-EC058-1117 RED SEA (Aug. 19, 2019) Rosie,
190819-M-EC058-1117 RED SEA (Aug. 19, 2019) Rosie, a specialized search dog assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is rewarded after a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bo... More
If military working dog Hexa looks excited, it's usually
If military working dog Hexa looks excited, it's usually because she's spotted a tennis ball. She's nearly 11, suffering from a neurological disorder which is slowly causing her to go blind, and also has canine... More
U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Service Dog, Quick, assigned
U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Service Dog, Quick, assigned to 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts vehicle searches and patrols during Desert Scimitar 2015 at Marine Corps Air... More
Pablo, a military working dog, rests while his handler,
Pablo, a military working dog, rests while his handler, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Pond (left), and Lance Cpl. Jesse Helsley (right), an engineer, both attached to Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/8,... More
SJonnie, a patrol explosive detection dog attached
SJonnie, a patrol explosive detection dog attached to Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), in the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 20... More
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Jack Jack, a military
PHILIPPINE SEA (April 15, 2020) Jack Jack, a military working dog with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s (MEU) Maritime Raid Force (MRF), stands by during a fast rope and deck shoot rehearsal aboard amphibio... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gerard Scparta, a military police
U.S. Marine Cpl. Gerard Scparta, a military police dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts a patrol with the aid of his Specialized Service Dog during Desert Sci... More
A multipurpose canine with the United States Army Rangers
A multipurpose canine with the United States Army Rangers attempts to pick up a scent during an open area detection exercise, with the United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), on C... More
Jockey, a military working dog with 2d Marine Expeditionary
Jockey, a military working dog with 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade relaxes after meeting Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, the commander of Navy Region Southeast, during Fleet Week Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, FL,... More
Rex, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s
Rex, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, waits to conduct scout training aboard Camp H.M. Smith on May 8, 2017. The purpose of scout training is to help both th... More
Keiko, a German shepherd up for adoption, looks into
Keiko, a German shepherd up for adoption, looks into the distance during an adoption event at San Diego, July 20. Keiko has to wear goggles outdoors because she was born with an eye disability that makes her ey... More
Carlos, an improvised explosive device detection dog,
Carlos, an improvised explosive device detection dog, looks to U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Tyler Hughes, a dog handler with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a 19-year-old native of ... More
Canine Companion puppy Poet waits to receive a treat
Canine Companion puppy Poet waits to receive a treat from her handler during a play session at the Naval Consolidated Brig here Jan. 24. Prisoners at the Brig train the puppies in obedience techniques for 18 mo... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detecting
A U.S. Marine Corps Improvised Explosive Device Detecting Dog (IDD) with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6 waits for commands at a vehicle control point (VCP) near Fo... More