090424-F-7426P-036 - Djibouti- Major Mickey G. Moppin, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, injects a sedative into the hindquarter of "Don" prior to X-Rays, April 24, 2009. Don, a Military Working Dog (MWD) assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonier required X-Rays to uncover the cause of a upper respiratory problem he is having. Don and his handler, Master at Arms Second Class Kellyann Stietzel are used for explosive/narcotic detection as well as security patrols. The service members of CJTF-HOA, headquartered in Djibouti, employ an indirect approach
090424-F-7426P-036 - Djibouti- Major Mickey G. Moppin, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, injects a sedative into the hindquarter of "Don" prior to X-Rays, April 24, 2009. Don, a Military Working Dog (MWD) assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), Camp Lemonier required X-Rays to uncover the cause of a upper respiratory problem he is having. Don and his handler, Master at Arms Second Class Kellyann Stietzel are used for explosive/narcotic detection as well as security patrols. The service members of CJTF-HOA, headquartered in Djibouti, employ an indirect approach to counter violent extremism. Through a strategy of cooperative conflict prevention the task force helps build the internal capacities of countries at risk to prevail against extremists exploiting instability. Technical Sgt. Dawn M. Price/released)
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