Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Logo Nov. 8, 2023 Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, celebrate after completing the K9 certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. After training is completed, MWDs are considered a noncommissioned officer and hold a higher rank than their handler to ensure there is no mistreatment of the MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, search the stairs during a K9 certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. In WW1, Sgt. Stubby became the first U.S MWD to earn the rank of Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, search through boxes during a K9 certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. MWDs must go through a certification course to determine if they are ready to go out on patrols with their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, search an entry point during a K9 certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. After training is completed, MWDs are considered a noncommissioned officer and hold a higher rank than their handler to ensure there is no mistreatment of the MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, wait for the signal to start for the K9 certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 2, 2023. In WW1, Sgt. Stubby became the first U.S MWD to earn the rank of Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, celebrates MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, after he successfully reacted during a certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. MWDs must go through a certification course to determine if they are ready to go out on patrols with their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides MWD Clinton, 31st SFS detection dog, while he completes his certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov 2, 2023. After training is completed, MWDs are considered a noncommissioned officer and hold a higher rank than their handler to ensure there is no mistreatment of the MWD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Driscoll IV, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, watches MWD Pasqual, 31st SFS detection dog, while he searches during his certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 2, 2023. In WW1, Sgt. Stubby became the first U.S MWD to earn the rank of Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Paws on Patrol U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Driscoll IV, 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, takes MWD Pasqual, 31st SFS detection dog, through his certification course at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 2, 2023. MWDs must go through a certification course to determine if they are ready to go out on patrols with their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield) Details Download Ready to protect and serve. Two new handlers and their K9 partners were fully certified and ready to take their post defending the base and those who work and live here.