Photos

 

Apr 6, 2011

Lance Cpl. Cody Whitis, a Marine Corps dog handler, and an Arlington, Texas, native, and his military working dog, Gracie, catch up on some rest and relaxation aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, while waiting for a flight to Camp Dwyer, where they will receive advance training in explosive detection techniques. 2/3 is part of Regimental Combat Team-1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward). As part of counterinsurgency operations, military working dogs are trained to sniff out specific chemicals used in improvised explosives devices and drugs. Whitis is assigned to Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

No camera details available.

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

Read More

This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

No camera details available.