Military Dog Picture of the Week. (July 25th, 2012): Dogs Down Under
Military Working Dog Handler Leading Aircraftwoman Samantha Vassallo and Military Working dog ‘Ally’ practice winching during continuation training at RAAF Tindal. CHC Helicopters and RAAF Tindal Security Police dog section conducting winch training, the training provides both SAR and RAAF Security Police a chance to maintain and increase their Search and Rescue skills. (Photo by LAC Terry Hartin)
Military Working Dog Handler Aircraftman Lloyd Burbage and Military Working Dog ‘Khan’, practice winching techniques before attempting the real thing. CHC Helicopters and RAAF Tindal Security Police dog section conducting winch training, the training provides both SAR and RAAF Security Police a chance to maintain and increase their Search and Rescue skills. (Photo by LAC Terry Hartin)
Leading Aircraftwoman Heather Shepherd and Kruger, her military working dog, spend time together at RAAF Base Darwin. Military Working Dog (MWD) Kruger and Leading Aircraftwoman Heather Shepherd have been working together since 2008. MWD Kruger is now finishing his Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) career. They have worked together at RAAF Base Williamtown and were then posted to 13 Squadron at RAAF Base Darwin in early 2012. 13 Squadron Military Working Dog Section provides security for the base. (Photo by ABIS James Whittle )
Military Working Dog Handler Corporal Damien Martin and Military Working Dog ‘Trooper’, prepare to attack (using blank ammunition) the enemies’ position during a training exercise. Military working dog section at RAAF Tindal practice fire and movement techniques on a regular basis. This training is assisting the Military Working Dogs prepare for the increased activity during Exercise Pitch Black 2012. Security Police is providing critical support to RAAF Base Tindal for Exercise Pitch Black 2012. One of these elements is the unit’s Military Working Dogs and Handlers, both of whom are highly trained to provide security to the base and its high value
In case you missed or want to revisit prior weeks. Here are the links.
Military Dog Picture of the Week. (July 18th, 2012): Javelin Thrust
Military Dog Picture of the Week. (July 11th, 2012): Lucca
Military Dog Picture of the Week. (July 4th, 2012): Therapy Dogs
9 comments on “Military Dog Picture of the Week. (July 25th, 2012): Dogs Down Under”
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Hi Kevin, How are you? I really do enjoy the things you write about. Most of the time it brings a smile or a tear to my eyes. It also keeps me wondering what my life would have been like if I had stuck to the things that I enjoyed doing the most. Dogs, Horses, Children and the great outdoors. At my age its kind of hard to start something new. Cleaning toilets and mopping floors ect although it’s for a good cause and we need the money I bring in to survive, it doesn’t leave me much time to train. On top of that my duties as a wife. I know that these things are the major contribution to the times I get depressed. I also know that most people wouldn’t pick a total stranger and download there thoughts on his reply box. So with that said keep sending the emails and keep up the GOOD work. Sincerely
Rene’e Roepstorff
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Kevin Hanrahan says:
Hi Rene’e. I am well thank you…just a bit tired. I am on a new schedule so I can write before work. I think Wednesday is the worst! Thanks for asking. I understand your challenges. I feel very guilty about not giving my family enough of my time. I am splitting my real job, my 2d job (writing) and my family…..it is very hard. I def don’t spend enough time with my dogs…..although I started running with them again on Saturdays.
You know I’ve had this conversation with my cousin and his girlfriend last week. You should be proud of who you are and what you do. Who cares if it is doctor, plumber or slinging drinks. Just do it well and be the best you can be at what you do. You are doing what you must to make a better life for your family. I, like my electrician dad, am doing the same. Keep up the great work!
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Great pics, Kevin! Good to see what our Aussie friends are up to with their dogs. I’ll share on FB shortly.
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Hey Maria! Thanks for the shout out…. I have a special surprise for next week. I was laughing out loud at lunch today and everyone was looking at me!
JuliaHugoRachel says: I LIKE KRUGER!!!! Man, I hope to hear a story about this one! The down under picked a nice looking pup. I am partial to this one!
Blessings,
Julia
GREAT SHOT of working dog Trooper. Hope to hear more!!!
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Thanks Julia! I would love to interview these guys and get their story. If any one can hook me up I would be greatly appreciative!
This military dog is amazing and inspirational. I am really happy with what you shared because it reminds me how dogs, even if they come in small packages, can do great things for the world.
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Hi Jessica. I’ve used this before but will throw it out once more…… God and Dog…….two words….with the same exact letters….. both very powerful forces in the word!
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Hi Kevin, How are you? I really do enjoy the things you write about. Most of the time it brings a smile or a tear to my eyes. It also keeps me wondering what my life would have been like if I had stuck to the things that I enjoyed doing the most. Dogs, Horses, Children and the great outdoors. At my age its kind of hard to start something new. Cleaning toilets and mopping floors ect although it’s for a good cause and we need the money I bring in to survive, it doesn’t leave me much time to train. On top of that my duties as a wife. I know that these things are the major contribution to the times I get depressed. I also know that most people wouldn’t pick a total stranger and download there thoughts on his reply box. So with that said keep sending the emails and keep up the GOOD work. Sincerely
Rene’e Roepstorff
Hi Rene’e. I am well thank you…just a bit tired. I am on a new schedule so I can write before work. I think Wednesday is the worst! Thanks for asking. I understand your challenges. I feel very guilty about not giving my family enough of my time. I am splitting my real job, my 2d job (writing) and my family…..it is very hard. I def don’t spend enough time with my dogs…..although I started running with them again on Saturdays.
You know I’ve had this conversation with my cousin and his girlfriend last week. You should be proud of who you are and what you do. Who cares if it is doctor, plumber or slinging drinks. Just do it well and be the best you can be at what you do. You are doing what you must to make a better life for your family. I, like my electrician dad, am doing the same. Keep up the great work!
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Great pics, Kevin! Good to see what our Aussie friends are up to with their dogs. I’ll share on FB shortly.
Hey Maria! Thanks for the shout out…. I have a special surprise for next week. I was laughing out loud at lunch today and everyone was looking at me!
I LIKE KRUGER!!!! Man, I hope to hear a story about this one! The down under picked a nice looking pup. I am partial to this one!
Blessings,
Julia
GREAT SHOT of working dog Trooper. Hope to hear more!!!
Thanks Julia! I would love to interview these guys and get their story. If any one can hook me up I would be greatly appreciative!
This military dog is amazing and inspirational. I am really happy with what you shared because it reminds me how dogs, even if they come in small packages, can do great things for the world.
Hi Jessica. I’ve used this before but will throw it out once more…… God and Dog…….two words….with the same exact letters….. both very powerful forces in the word!