Senior Airman Justin Gatti prepares to release his partner, Axel, to attack a decoy during aggression training Sept. 19 at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Airman Gatti is a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Axel is a 386th ESFS military working dog. The military working dogs are trained several times a week to keep their skills sharp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Axel keeps a sharp eye on a "suspect" during aggression training Sept. 19 at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Axel is a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog. The military working dogs are trained several times a week to keep their skills sharp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Staff Sgt. Laura Felts releases her partner, Bert, to attack a decoy during aggression training Sept 19 at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Felts is a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bert is a 386th ESFS military working dog. The military working dogs are trained several times a week to keep their skills sharp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Staff Sgt. Laura Felts performs a search of a decoy Sept. 19 at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Felts is a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler. Bert, a 386th ESFS military working dog, sits in an overwatch position, substituting for a human partner. Military working dogs are trained to respond to a hostile threat to either themselves or their partner, with or without a command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Webb tries to keep his balance as Bert latches onto the bite suit during controlled aggression training as his handler, Staff Sgt. Laura Felts, gives commands Sept. 19 at a deployed location in Southwest Asia. Sergeant Webb is the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron kennel master. Sergeant Felts is a 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Bert is a 386th ESFS military working dog. Military working dog teams are a force multiplier for security forces. Military working dogs are trained to respond to a hostile threat to either themselves or their partner, with or without a command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)