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Edy, a military working dog, is one of several canines participating in a bomb-detection training session on Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2011. Edy specializes in patrol explosive detection.

EDY'S JOB

Edy, a military working dog, is one of several canines participating in a bomb-detection training session on Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan, Feb. 18, 2011. Edy specializes in patrol explosive detection.

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