Photos by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie
406th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs June 5, 2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Boyd, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa security forces military working dog handl[AA1.1]er and Military Working Dog Uriel pose for a photo on the newly constructed obedience and agility course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 12, 2026. Continuous agility training ensures the MWDs are physically conditioned to overcome environmental hurdles, providing a highly capable and enhanced force protection presence for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Combine Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa Military Working Dog handlers, work out their MWD’s in the newly constructed Obedience Yard, Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 12, 2026. Continuous agility training ensures the MWDs are physically conditioned to overcome environmental hurdles, providing a highly capable and enhanced force protection presence for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
Military Working Dog Uriel prepares to navigate an obstacle with assistance from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Boyd, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa security forces, on the newly constructed obedience and agility course at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 12, 2026. Continuous agility training ensures the MWDs are physically conditioned to overcome environmental hurdles, providing a highly capable and enhanced force protection presence for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Boyd, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, military working dog handl[AA1.1]er, and Military Working Dog Uriel conduct controlled aggression training at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 12, 2026. The bite work exercises ensure the K-9 teams remain proficient in suspect apprehension, maintaining an enhanced force protection effort for the airfield and its personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie)