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Staff Sgt. Rafael Melendez and his K-9 partner, Hoston, patrol the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Aug. 2, 2006. Melendez and his military working dog provide direct support to Joint Task Force - Bravo and U.S. customs to prevent the illegal use and transport of narcotics through Central America.

K-9 PATROL

Staff Sgt. Rafael Melendez and his K-9 partner, Hoston, patrol the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Aug. 2, 2006. Melendez and his military working dog provide direct support to Joint Task Force - Bravo and U.S. customs to prevent the illegal use and transport of narcotics through Central America.

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