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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An airman walks with her dog on a leash with a helicopter behind them.

Chopper Trainee

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Crystal Maldonado and her military working dog Leo return from UH-1N Huey training at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Oct. 25, 2022. Three military working dogs were trained how to properly board and ride in a helicopter to ensure their safety on future missions.

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