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A military working dog sitting on an elevated obstacle against a blue sky looks down at a Marine.

Marine's Best Friend

Marine Corps Cpl. Thomas Obrien gives commands to a military working dog at an obstacle course during a K-9 training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. The training is designed to instill confidence in military working dogs while also maintaining mission readiness.

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