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Paws and smell the treats, Holloman defender retires

Beci, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, smiles for the camera at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 12, 2018. Beci, who arrived at Holloman in 2011 and served as a patrol certified, explosive ordnance detection dog, retired March 16, 2018, after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Following his retirement, Beci has been adopted by his previous handler, Senior Airman Armando Monreal, 49th SFS military working dog handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Paws and smell the treats, Holloman defender retires

Beci, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, smiles for the camera at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 12, 2018. Beci, who arrived at Holloman in 2011 and served as a patrol certified, explosive ordnance detection dog, retired March 16, 2018, after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Following his retirement, Beci has been adopted by his previous handler, Senior Airman Armando Monreal, 49th SFS military working dog handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Paws and smell the treats, Holloman defender retires

Beci, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, enjoys a peanut butter cake during his retirement ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 16, 2018. Beci, who arrived at Holloman in 2011 and served as a patrol certified, explosive ordnance detection dog, retired after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force. Following his retirement, Beci has been adopted by his previous handler, Senior Airman Armando Monreal, 49th SFS military working dog handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Cola, a military working dog with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, waits to be fed her afternoon meal at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 12, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs are fed twice daily and given comfort breaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Dylan, a military working dog with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, gets a routine dental cleaning at the veterinary clinic at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 13, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs receive routine dental and medical checkups. A veterinarian is on station 24/7 to assure the health of the dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Dylan, a military working dog with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, is placed onto a metal table and anesthetized, for a routine dental cleaning at the veterinary clinic at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 13, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs are anesthetized during dental cleanings for comfort and safety purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Staff Sgt. David, a military working dog handler with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, assists his military working dog, Dylan, during an x-ray scan at the veterinary clinic at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 13, 2016. Four of Holloman’s MWDs are battling health and medical related issues. To prevent and combat illness, the dogs routinely attend dental and medical checkups at the veterinary clinic on base. (Last names are being withheld due to operational requirements. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

A military working dog handler, with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, measures and transfers medication into an ill military working dog’s bowl at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 12, 2016. Four of Holloman’s MWDs are battling health and medical related issues. To prevent and combat illness, the dogs routinely attend dental and medical checkups at the veterinary clinic on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

A handler and dog team, with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, search a building during a patrol simulation at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 7, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs are trained in basic obedience and aggression, and regularly engage in patrol simulations, where they practice explosive and narcotics detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Staff Sgt. Jeremy, a military working dog handler with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, and his military working dog, Jacob, engage in a patrol simulation at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 7, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs are trained in basic obedience and aggression, and regularly engage in patrol simulations, where they practice explosive and narcotics detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Jop, a military working dog with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, poses for the camera during a “play time” session at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 7, 2016. Jop has served in several deployments and is currently receiving medical treatment for cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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Day in the life: military working dog

Jop, a military working dog with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, chews on a rubber toy during a “play time” session with his handler at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Dec. 7, 2016. Holloman’s MWDs are afforded play time daily. Oftentimes, basic obedience is incorporated into the dog’s play time. Handlers are required to do a minimum of one hour of obedience training every day, which involves commands such as sit, down, stay, heel and out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis P. Docherty)
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