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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, cleans a dog kennel Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Each morning and throughout the day, Caldwell cleans seven kennels as part of his daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, washes dog feeding containers Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Caldwell arrives to work at 4:30 a.m. to feed seven K-9s and clean their kennels each morning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, starts his morning Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Caldwell chats with fellow defenders each morning to ensure his wingmen do not need anything before the start of the shift. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his K-9 Lady, search a vehicle Dec. 21, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Caldwell and his dog search vehicles each day to ensure no illegal contraband is brought onto the installation and to keep base personnel safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his K-9 Lady, train Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Caldwell and Lady must train each week to advance companionship and stay prepared to assist the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his K-9 Lady conduct controlled aggression training Dec. 21, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Caldwell and Lady perform this training multiple times each week to stay ready and prepare for anything they may encounter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Lady, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, rests after a day of work Dec. 21, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The bond between Lady and her handler, Staff. Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, took time and patience to build to what they have today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his K-9, Lady, pose for a photo Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The bond between Caldwell and Lady took time and patience to build to what they have today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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Day in the life of K-9

Published Dec. 22, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Staff Sgt. Jordan Caldwell, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, cleans a dog kennel Dec. 20, 2016, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Each morning and throughout the day, Caldwell cleans seven kennels as part of his daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

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