Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps to bite a training ball during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs are trained in detection, deterrence and search and rescue to ensure they are always ready to protect and defend service members and the installation alongside 378th ESFS personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs and handlers are tasked with carrying out explosive detection, physical and psychological deterrence, and presidential security both downrange and at homestation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, performed during a simulated detection training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs and their handlers conduct search and rescue, detection and deterrence training daily to ensure the protection of service members and assets across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs down a set of stairs during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs and their handlers train daily to detect explosives, track individuals, perform security patrols, and potentially apprehend suspects in the event of a crisis situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps over an obstacle in a training course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. The 378th ESFS MWD Section provides protection for service members, allied partners and local nationals across the installation ensuring stability and security of all personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Chatman, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with Bico, 378th ESFS MWD, as he runs through a training course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. The 378th ESFS MWD Section is tasked with maintaining air and ground security and conducts daily training to ensure the safety of assets and service members across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th ESFS Military Working Dogs

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Chatman, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, poses for a photo with Bico, 378th ESFS MWD, during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. The 378th ESFS MWD section maintains the safety and security of the installation by performing routine sweeps of assets and personnel 365 days a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

Police Week 2025: 378th EFS Military Working Dogs

Published May 13, 2025
By Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- Bico, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, jumps to bite a training ball during a training session within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 9, 2025. MWDs are trained in detection, deterrence and search and rescue to ensure they are always ready to protect and defend service members and the installation alongside 378th ESFS personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)