110620-F-PB969-058

by SSgt Evelyn Chavez

Fanta, a 51st Fighter Wing military working dog, barks at a "bad guy" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 20, 2011. Military working dogs work closely with their handlers and perform duties that range from drug and explosive detection to patrol. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez/Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

While in Korea I had the opportunity to shoot with my supervisor, and when I took this shot she was helping me with settings and composition. Although she never told me to get this close to the German Shepherd, I took her advice and tried to get a different angle. Working alongside these dogs and their handlers on numerous patrols brought my appreciation for their training, hard work, and courage to a whole new level.