Kadena’s Military Working Dogs: Guardians of the Night
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darius Omar Stephens, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, stands beside his MWD Beno, as he trains in de-escalating a hostile situation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Similar training is routinely conducted at U.S. Air Force bases across Japan and around the globe to ensure U.S. Airmen’s readiness to respond to a range of potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor)