Military Working Dogs – CONTACT magazine

Royal New Zealand Air Force military working dog handler Aircraftman Dylan McClintock, left, and Keno, join Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Renee Cahill, from 27 Squadron Security Flight, at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flying Officer Casie Scott. Photos by Captain Chloe Ellwood.

News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre

Military dogs cross the ditch for Talisman Sabre

30/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1508 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Townsville, RNZAF

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Security Forces Patrol Dog Unit has brought extra bite power to RAAF Base

Read more

Sapper Dean Purcell and explosive detection dog Ledge before a morning run at the School of Military Engineering at Holsworthy. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

Australian Army K9 Training News

Explosive detection dogs have a blast on the job

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2301 Views 0 Comments 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, EDD, Holsworthy Barracks, improvised explosive device (IED), Military Working Dogs, School of Military Engineering

Sapper Dean Purcell starts the day with a smile. CAPTION: Sapper Dean Purcell and explosive detection dog Ledge before a morning

Read more

Aviators from 2 Security Forces Squadron disembark from a Bushmaster during a live-fire section attack activity as part of Exercise Crack Thump 3 at Singleton Military Area. Photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Capability combined for airfield security

25/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2047 Views 0 Comments Exercise Crack Thump, Exercise Nomad Walk, Military Working Dogs, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, Singleton, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

An air traffic control tower (ATC) had been taken by enemy forces. The flight of armed Air Force security forces

Read more

Military Working Dog Handlers from RAAF Base Tindal, Corporal Jesse Beard (Left) with his dog Xon and Corporal Natasha Blackman with her dog Onix at the Australian International Airshow 2025. Story by Flight Lieutenant Sharon Sebastian. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Campbell Latch.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Dogs truly are a handler’s best friend

27/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2458 Views 0 Comments Australian International Airshow, Military Working Dogs, No. 17 Squadron, RAAF Tindal

Military working dog, Onix, and handler are stealing the spotlight at their first Australian International Airshow with a crowd pleasing

Read more

Retired Australian Army combat assault dogs Aslan, left, and Manic, of the 2nd Commando Regiment, receive the inaugural Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

ADF ADF People Veterans

Commando canines honoured for service

28/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3374 Views 0 Comments 2nd Commando Regiment, Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award, aww, Dogs of Valour, Middle East Region, Military Working Dogs, Purple Popply Day, Service Dogs

A retired combat assault dog named Manic, who served with the 2nd Commando Regiment in Iraq, received a new award

Read more

Private Daniel Mooney and military police dog Beretta during the Military Working Dog Handler Basic Course at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley, Ipswich. Story by Captain Nigel Jacobs. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

Australian Army News

Graduates a boost for police dog capability

27/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1278 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley

Army’s military police dog capability has been boosted with the graduation of five handlers. CAPTION: Private Daniel Mooney and military police

Read more

Air Force military working dog handler, Leading Aircraftman James Reid from 1 Security Forces Squadron, and retired military working dog Drak, at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photo byLeading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

ADF People Royal Australian Air Force

Military dog finds furever home with best friend

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1337 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs, No. 1 Security Forces Squadron., RAAF Williamtown

Military working dog, Malinois Drak, was officially partnered with his handler Leading Aircraftman James Reid when they graduated their military

Read more

Private Riley Mayne and military police dog Deek prepare to apprehend a decoy during the Military Working Dog Handler Basic Course. Story by Major Evita Ryan. Photos by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

ADF People Australian Army

Dux praises his canine companion

03/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2149 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Police Dog, Military Working Dogs, RAAF Amberley

In just four months, Private Riley Mayne and MPD Deek developed a bond most dog lovers can only dream of.

Read more

Military working dog 'Kuga' in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan, Afghanistan. SOTG photo.

Australian Veterans

Remembering SAS hero dog Kuga

17/07/202421/07/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4088 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs

Belgian Mallinois Kuga saved lives in Afghanistan but paid the ultimate price, succumbing to war wounds on 24 July 2012.

Read more

Australian Army News

DOGS OF VALOUR – War Documentary on Military Working Dogs

10/06/202410/06/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3054 Views 0 Comments Dogs of Valour, Military Working Dogs