Photos by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs March 13, 2026
Military working dog Mmaud jumps into the pool during MWD aquatics training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2026. MWDs from across bases in the Kaiserslautern Military Community and their handlers participated in controlled aggression training to help build confidence when facing unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jolie Maples, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Mack go down a slide during MWD aquatics training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2026. The training fostered handler and MWD teamwork in high-distraction environments to help maintain focus and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Ortega, 86th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, left, and Tech. Sgt. Jesse Lawson, 86th SFS MWD handler, have MWD Zik wait for further instruction during MWD aquatics training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2026. The training fostered handler and MWD teamwork in high-distraction environments to help maintain focus and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
Military working dog Mack bites a rubber toy during MWD aquatics training hosted by the 86th Security Forces Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2026. The course consisted of environmental familiarization in an aquatic area, veterinarian-led swimming instruction and controlled aggression training iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Stevens, 18th Military Police Brigade patrol explosive detector dog handler, and MWD Nnaiad run drills during MWD aquatics training on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 2, 2026. MWDs assigned to bases across the Kaiserslautern Military Community and their handlers participated in controlled aggression training to help with confidence when facing unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Jones Jr.)
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