U.S. Air Force military working dog DDrax , assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight, prepares to board a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 13, 2025. Handlers used protective equipment on the MWDs to ensure safe participation in the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Air Force military working dog Enzo, assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight, prepares to board a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 13, 2025. After stationary training, the MWDs completed flights to experience the aircraft’s movement and build mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Reza, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog trainer, places a muzzle onto MWD Carlos, before conducting an aircraft- familiarization training at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. Hearing protection, eye protection and muzzles were used on the MWDs to ensure the safety of everyone during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

A U.S. Air Force Airman and military working dog assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog flight prepare to board a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. The training helped the teams acclimate the MWDs to aircraft noise and movement for future joint missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Air Force military working dog Enzo, assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight, participates in an aircraft familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. The training exposed the MWDs to helicopter noise, vibration and movement used during operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Poe, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog trainer, and MWD Hornsby are briefed before conducting an aircraft-familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. During the event, Poe and Hornsby practiced loading onto a running aircraft while it remained stationary to help the MWD adjust to the loud environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Airmen and military working dogs assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight participate in an aircraft familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. Handlers practiced loading procedures with the aircraft running so the MWDs could acclimate to the noise and rotor wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

U.S. Airmen and military working dogs assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron MWD flight participate in an aircraft familiarization training with the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Nov. 12, 2025. The training helped the K9 handlers build the MWD’s confidence with aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)