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Military Working Dog Fulda W378, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron K-9, jumps on his handler and adopter U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Herman, 27 SOSFS K-9 handler, at the K-9 training grounds on Cannon AFB, N.M., Nov. 15, 2021. The bond between MWDs and their handlers is crucial to the success of their mission, as the understanding between both individuals keeps them alert and engaged while on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Storer)