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A sailor prepares to release Atom.

Releasing Atom

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael DeCarli prepares to release Atom, his military working dog, at a simulated attacker to demonstrate a controlled aggression technique during a training exercise celebrating K-9 Veterans Day, Ikego, Japan, March 13, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Peter Burghart

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