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The New A-Team hits the dirt roads of Afghanistan hunting for the Taliban


Posted on 14th March, by Kevin Hanrahan in Photos. 14 Comments

The New A-Team hits the dirt roads of Afghanistan hunting for the Taliban
Hi, everyone. This is the begining of the picture of the week column for the website. I’ll be posting pictures from the field and training of our four-legged heroes every Wednesday. This caption isn’t a real caption obviously, but I can’t resist!
If you are a handler send me your pictures at kevin@khanrahan.com  with a caption and we’ll try to get you up on the site.

Oh, oh, oh: I’ve got another: “Those Taliban bastards hit the truck carrying our milkbones. Mount up,  fellas! Time to take matters into our own paws!”

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14 comments on “The New A-Team hits the dirt roads of Afghanistan hunting for the Taliban

  1. Love it! When it comes to treats, even my little sausage on legs would mount up for the offensive. :0)

    • Kevin Hanrahan on said:

      I know Barbara…. I just can’t get enought of this picture…. Everyone seems to love it as well! My Stella would be driving that ATV!

  2. Patti Mallett on said:

    Awesome picture!! I can see how you fall in love with these guys/gals.

  3. Such great looking dogs! Ah, if I was 35 yrs younger, I’d definitely consider working with them, one way or another.
    I chose horses instead back in my younger days. MWD units were very different back then, as was the military after Vietnam.
    Kevin, did you ever know Sgt Zainah Creamer? She was a dog handler and friend of my daughter and son in law.

    • Kevin Hanrahan on said:

      Not personally Deb but her reputation is second to none. I’v heard that Jofa is back at work with a new handler. Does your son know if this rumor is true?

  4. Kevin, a while ago I asked you if you could tell us more about the type of equipment the dogs use. But WOOOOW! I never realised the dogs were this far advanced. Note the way the gunner has that narrow-eyed look about him!

    • Kevin Hanrahan on said:

      Yeah Jerry…he is no joke. I wouldn’t want to meet these three in a dark alley.

      I haven’t forgotten about your request either Jerry. It is on my posts to write list.

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  6. Sandra Lee on said:

    Total top dogs, Kevin. Love the caption, and agree with you 1000 percent – would not want to meet those MWDs if I was the enemy! In dogs we trust!

    • Kevin Hanrahan on said:

      Thanks Sandra! I heard they are on a secret mission right now! Expect some Taliban to mysteriously disappear!

  7. Kevin, I really love getting your pics and updates on the working dog and their handlers. I know it’s hard and dangerous work, but you guys have the coolest job in the service.

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