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Army Sgt. Astor P720, a military working dog, waits for his next command from Army Spc. Kurtis Swift during obedience training at the Panzer Local Training Area in Boeblingen, Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. The training helps instill trust and loyalty between a working dog and his or her handler. Army photo by Jason Johnston

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Army Sgt. Astor P720, a military working dog, waits for his next command from Army Spc. Kurtis Swift during obedience training at the Panzer Local Training Area in Boeblingen, Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. The training helps instill trust and loyalty between a working dog and his or her handler. Army photo by Jason Johnston

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