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Jimmy, 9th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is rewarded with his chew toy for detecting an explosive during explosives detection training July 30. The toy is used during training and is only given to them upon detection. (Photo by Senior Airman Fowler)

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Jimmy, 9th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, inspects a trailor for explosives during explosives detection training July 30. The training is designed to maintain the dogs abilities while not deployed. (Photo by Senior Airman Fowler)

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Staff Sgt. Curtis Lewis, 9th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Jimmy, 9th SFS military working dog, inspect an old car during explosives detection training July 30. The training is designed to train dogs to detect explosives in an open environment and how the handler directs and manages the dog. (Photo by Senior Airman Fowler)

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Staff Sgt. Curtis Lewis, 9th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards Jimmy, 9th SFS military working dog, with his chew toy during explosives detection training July 30. Sergeant Lewis uses the toy during training as a way to reward the dog upon detection of an explosive. (Photo by Senior Airman Fowler)

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Military working dog training

Published July 30, 2009
By Senior Airman Jonathan Fowler
9th RW Public Affairs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., (ACCNS) -- The 9th Security Forces Squadron conducted explosives detection training July 30. The training was designed to test a military working dog's detection abilities as well as his handlers ability to direct and manage the dog. The training is also used as a way to maintain and improve a dog's skills while not deployed to a forward location. The 9th SFS currently has a total of 10 working dogs.

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