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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Christopher LeFebvre, of Kaneohe, a civilian dog handler encased in a “marshmallow suit,” confronts two military working dogs, a Belgian Malinois and a black German shepherd, which gripped his arms despite his twirling around and around like a carousel, in a K-9 unit demonstration for children at Mokapu Elementary School, April 5, 2013. Sgt. Daniel Pierce (right), chief trainer for the K-9 unit at the Provost Marshal’s Office here, served as the “ringmaster” for a performance showcasing the dogs’ training “to bite and hold” a suspect. Pierce said the dogs will bite anything that moves, whether it is an arm, a leg or someone’s back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Carolyn Lee) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Christopher LeFebvre, of Kaneohe, a civilian dog handler encased in a “marshmallow suit,” confronts two military working dogs, a Belgian Malinois and a black German shepherd, which gripped his arms despite his twirling around and around like a carousel, in a K-9 unit demonstration for children at Mokapu Elementary School, April 5, 2013. Sgt. Daniel Pierce (right), chief trainer for the K-9 unit at the Provost Marshal’s Office here, served as the “ringmaster” for a performance showcasing the dogs’ training “to bite and hold” a suspect. Pierce said the dogs will bite anything that moves, whether it is an arm, a leg or someone’s back. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Carolyn Lee)

Marine's best friend is foe's worst enemy

This story highlights military working dogs in the Marine Corps and the military as a whole.

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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Aikens, a military working dog handler, watches as his partner, Rudy, goes over an obstacle at the kennel on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 10, 2021. To be effective, MWD’s require a qualified and dedicated handler. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kaleb Aikens, a military working dog handler, watches as his partner, Rudy, goes over an obstacle at the kennel on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 10, 2021. To be effective, MWD’s require a qualified and dedicated handler.

A Man’s Best Friend

It’s human nature to want to pet a dog when you see one. However, as you get closer to a military working dog on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, you’ll soon notice the words “DO NOT PET” stitched into their collar in bright yellow letters, and a handler not far away. As disappointed as some might be, it’s important to heed that warning because MWDs are trained to detect dangerous substances and attack on command...

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Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). - Jack Jack, a military working dog sits after finding explosive materials during an explosive ordnance familiarization class aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).

A Marine's Best Friend

In 1918, the Marine Corps earned one of its many well-known nicknames at the battle of Belleau Wood. After a ferocious offensive, the Marines forced the Germans into a retreat. Marine Corps legend has it that in the wake of their withdrawal, one German soldier left a journal in which he described the Marines as "Teufelhunden", meaning "devil dogs". While Marines continue to fight with the courage and ferocity that earned them this nickname, one group of Marines rises above the rest in truly living up to this moniker. These are the Marine Corps' military working dogs...

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U.S. Marine Corps military working dogs, Yenkie, left, and Diego pose for a photo, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14. - U.S. Marine Corps military working dogs, Yenkie, left, and Diego pose for a photo, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14.

Diego and Yenkie: The Future of DoD Law Enforcement

Across the Department of Defense, military working dogs serve many purposes. K-9’s are utilized to

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U.S. Marines and JMSDF Soldiers conduct MWD detection training exercises - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Adam Cook, left, the kennel master for the Provost Marshal Office with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts military working dog detection training at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Nov. 20, 2019. The training was part of a joint force detection exercise with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Triton Lai)

US Marines, Japanese Soldiers work with military working dogs

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force

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Lance Cpl. David Wadleigh, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security during the patrol with his dog, Hugo. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2015. - Lance Cpl. David Wadleigh, military working dog handler, Military Working Dog Platoon, 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, posts security during the patrol with his dog, Hugo. Marines with MWD Platoon, 1st LEB and Assault Breacher Vehicle Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineers Battalion, participated in Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training aboard Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2015.

MWDs participate in C-IED Training

Marines patrol the path led by military working dogs, trained to detect Improvised Explosive Devices

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Max, military working dog, K9 unit, Provost Marshal’s Office, signals that he found a bomb threat during night training at Condor Elementary School, Dec. 9, 2014. The training helped evaluate the condition of the dogs while working. - Max, military working dog, K9 unit, Provost Marshal’s Office, signals that he found a bomb threat during night training at Condor Elementary School, Dec. 9, 2014. The training helped evaluate the condition of the dogs while working.

PMO K9 division maintains readiness with night training

Cpl. Cicchino gripped tightly on CChaz’s collar outside of the Community Center. CChaz was focused

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Cpl. Nickolaus Hess, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, commands Azra, Hess’ military working dog, to sniff the bottom of the door during building clearing training, Jan. 12, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Military working dogs use their sense of smell to find suspicious substances or suspects. - Cpl. Nickolaus Hess, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, commands Azra, Hess’ military working dog, to sniff the bottom of the door during building clearing training, Jan. 12, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Military working dogs use their sense of smell to find suspicious substances or suspects.

Military working dogs benefit military police

Military police with the Provost Marshal’s Office executed military working dog basic training and

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Ralf, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, bites a sleeve during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. It takes about 160 pounds of pressure to fracture a strong bone and each day these handlers step into the ring with these dogs to be bitten over and over again with each bite ranging up to 265 to 328 pounds of force. - Ralf, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, bites a sleeve during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. It takes about 160 pounds of pressure to fracture a strong bone and each day these handlers step into the ring with these dogs to be bitten over and over again with each bite ranging up to 265 to 328 pounds of force.

Taking a bite out of crime; Military working dogs sink teeth into training

Military police and working dogs with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel participated in aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1.

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