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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A dog watches intently as an airman fires a gun at a target.

Concentrating K-9

Air Force Staff Sgt. Leirin Simmons trains Ffreddie, her military working dog, on a firing range at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 21, 2023. Dogs and their handlers are required to train together around live fire to ensure safe interoperability in stressful real-world situations.

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