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A military working dog wearing goggles and a muzzle looks at an airman's hand while being held by the collar on a tarmac.

Following Directions

Air Force Senior Airman Jayden Artherton, a military working dog handler, directs Denisz during a high-value individual transfer exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 8, 2025. The exercise provided an opportunity to train military working dogs aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft and in environments with running aircraft engines.

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