51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Brotherton, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, scans a road for simulated opposing forces with MWD Brutus during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Training with MWDs prepares both the K-9 and handler how to respond to real-world threats. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Defenders with the 51st Security Forces Squadron are observed by a 51st Fighter Wing inspection team member, while providing tactical combat casualty care to a simulated military working dog during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov 2, 2023. Every Airman and Air Force asset, such as MWDs, are vital to the mission and enable members of the 51st FW to demonstrate multi-capable warfighter skills including initiative, problem solving, and adaptability necessary in the event of a real-world threat. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Pigg, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer supervisor, left, and Master Sgt. James Baldwin, Pacific Air Forces wing inspection team member, evaluate a simulated tactical combat casualty care scenario for 51st SFS MWD handlers, to practice on a K-9 training asset during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Evaluating simulated emergencies, like responding to a critically wounded MWD, ensures Airmen maintain the level of readiness that allows Osan to execute the mission with consistency and precision in the event of a real-world threat. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emily Brotherton, 51st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, applies tactical combat casualty care to a simulated MWD during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st Fighter Wing continuously train to maintain a high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively as adaptable multi-capable Airmen. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Defenders with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, assess a simulated opposing force casualty during a training scenario during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Practice scenarios are evaluated by members of the wing inspection team to ensure that Airmen maintain a standard that ensures the mission will be executed efficiently. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

Published Nov. 9, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Defenders with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, conduct a wounded military working dog training scenario during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Practice scenarios are evaluated by members of the wing inspection team to ensure Airmen maintain a standard leading to consistent and effective mission execution. VD24 is a routine training event testing the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)