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U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Michael Rosa, left, and Cpl. Max Cullison, both military working dog handlers with the Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conduct a K-9 military working dog demonstration for educators and community influencers from Arizona and Texas during an educators’ workshop at MCRD San Diego, California, June 2, 2026. From May to July 2026, MCRD San Diego/Western Recruiting Region will host six educators' workshops to provide educators and community influencers with first-hand knowledge of the Marine Corps recruit training process, entry level training, job opportunities, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)

U.S. Marines Corps Cpl. Michael Rosa, left, and Cpl. Max Cullison, both military working dog handlers with the Provost Marshals Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, conduct a K-9 military working dog demonstration for educators and community influencers from Arizona and Texas during an educators’ workshop at MCRD San Diego, California, June 2, 2026. From May to July 2026, MCRD San Diego/Western Recruiting Region will host six educators' workshops to provide educators and community influencers with first-hand knowledge of the Marine Corps recruit training process, entry level training, job opportunities, and educational benefits available to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez)

Photo by Sgt. Alexis Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Rambo, assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 20, 2026. Rambo has been at MCAS Iwakuni for over five years, conducting several anti-terrorism measures, customs sweeps and over 100 K-9 demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Rambo, assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 20, 2026. Rambo has been at MCAS Iwakuni for over five years, conducting several anti-terrorism measures, customs sweeps and over 100 K-9 demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

Britt, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives a certificate of retirement during his retirement ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. Britt, the final active-duty military working dog assigned to I MEF, was recognized for his service in support of force protection and law enforcement operations and for his role in the legacy of the I MEF K-9 program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez)

Britt, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives a certificate of retirement during his retirement ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. Britt, the final active-duty military working dog assigned to I MEF, was recognized for his service in support of force protection and law enforcement operations and for his role in the legacy of the I MEF K-9 program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

Sergeant Jorge Diego Bosquez Jr., military working dog handler assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, was named the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (2025) for Marine Corps Installations West. *Command Photo with K9 Partner Tigi

Sergeant Jorge Diego Bosquez Jr., military working dog handler assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, was named the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (2025) for Marine Corps Installations West. *Command Photo with K9 Partner Tigi

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Dino, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, sniffs out a simulated suspicious package reported in the MCAS Miramar Postal Office during a Semper Durus training exercise at MCAS Miramar, California, April 23, 2026. Semper Durus 2026 is a regionally focused command post exercise that reinforces command and control capabilities, integrates interagency partners, strengthens installation-level crisis response and recovery operations, and assesses mission assurance planning across an all-hazards environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zoey Williams)

Dino, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, sniffs out a simulated suspicious package reported in the MCAS Miramar Postal Office during a Semper Durus training exercise at MCAS Miramar, California, April 23, 2026. Semper Durus 2026 is a regionally focused command post exercise that reinforces command and control capabilities, integrates interagency partners, strengthens installation-level crisis response and recovery operations, and assesses mission assurance planning across an all-hazards environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zoey Williams)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zoey Williams

A military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, jumps through an obstacle during a K-9 training exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. Obstacle course training is designed to instill confidence in military working dogs while also displaying operational readiness by enhancing the obedience and threat response of their K9s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

A military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, jumps through an obstacle during a K-9 training exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. Obstacle course training is designed to instill confidence in military working dogs while also displaying operational readiness by enhancing the obedience and threat response of their K9s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Bradford J. Gering, right, the 38th Assistant Commandant of the
Marine Corps, speaks to Cpl. Christian Billetdeaux, center right, a military police officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), during a tour at MCBH, April 2, 2026. Gering visited Hawaii to assess the current state of the Military Working Dog facility and discuss ongoing efforts and future construction of the new kennels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Bradford J. Gering, right, the 38th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks to Cpl. Christian Billetdeaux, center right, a military police officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), during a tour at MCBH, April 2, 2026. Gering visited Hawaii to assess the current state of the Military Working Dog facility and discuss ongoing efforts and future construction of the new kennels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Harrison, a military working dog handler, interacts with his dog during Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donovan Harrison, a military working dog handler, interacts with his dog during Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. Modern Day Marine is an annual event that allows the service to showcase modernization efforts, explore innovation solutions and discuss future operational challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Ruiz, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Program, returns to cover with a training aid casualty during K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care at the Combined Military Working Dog Competition 2026 at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 23, 2026. The event allows competitors to demonstrate competencies in real-world war-fighting scenarios, combining advanced tactics and lifesaving procedures while reinforcing the overall readiness of joint and combined military working dog teams across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Martin Nalls)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Ruiz, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Program, returns to cover with a training aid casualty during K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care at the Combined Military Working Dog Competition 2026 at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, April 23, 2026. The event allows competitors to demonstrate competencies in real-world war-fighting scenarios, combining advanced tactics and lifesaving procedures while reinforcing the overall readiness of joint and combined military working dog teams across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Martin Nalls)

Photo by Sgt. Martin Nalls

Sergeant Jorge Diego Bosquez Jr., military working dog handler assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, was named the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (2025) for Marine Corps Installations West. *Command Photo with K9 Partner Tigi

Sergeant Jorge Diego Bosquez Jr., military working dog handler assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, was named the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (2025) for Marine Corps Installations West. *Command Photo with K9 Partner Tigi

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Britt, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives a certificate of retirement during his retirement ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. Britt, the final active-duty military working dog assigned to I MEF, was recognized for his service in support of force protection and law enforcement operations and for his role in the legacy of the I MEF K-9 program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez)

Britt, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives a certificate of retirement during his retirement ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 9, 2026. Britt, the final active-duty military working dog assigned to I MEF, was recognized for his service in support of force protection and law enforcement operations and for his role in the legacy of the I MEF K-9 program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Sanderson, a military working dog trainer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, trains with Kkorak, a military working dog, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. A military working dog trainer is responsible for developing, conditioning, and certifying K-9 teams to ensure they are mission ready for detection, patrols, and combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Sanderson, a military working dog trainer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, trains with Kkorak, a military working dog, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 14, 2026. A military working dog trainer is responsible for developing, conditioning, and certifying K-9 teams to ensure they are mission ready for detection, patrols, and combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casey Ornelas)

Photo by Cpl. Casey Ornelas

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maxwell Bauer, military working dog trainer, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, right, and Sgt. Briana DeJesus, kennel master, PMO, H&HS, MCAS Beaufort, left, take part in a PMO dog attack drill during an educational tour at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec 1, 2025. This educational tour provided students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps operates day to day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maxwell Bauer, military working dog trainer, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, right, and Sgt. Briana DeJesus, kennel master, PMO, H&HS, MCAS Beaufort, left, take part in a PMO dog attack drill during an educational tour at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec 1, 2025. This educational tour provided students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience on how the Marine Corps operates day to day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mia Clemmons, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Chetek, Wisconsin, participates in a bite drill as a simulated suspect during a K-9 training exercise at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Naval Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. U.S. Marines with MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted a K-9 training exercise with the JMSDF and officers of the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters to display operational readiness by enhancing the obedience and threat response of their K9s while strengthening relations with the Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mia Clemmons, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Chetek, Wisconsin, participates in a bite drill as a simulated suspect during a K-9 training exercise at Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Naval Base, Japan, Dec. 18, 2025. U.S. Marines with MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted a K-9 training exercise with the JMSDF and officers of the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters to display operational readiness by enhancing the obedience and threat response of their K9s while strengthening relations with the Japanese. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Hiroshima Prefectural Police headquarters members and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure military working dog handlers, pose for a group photo after a bilateral canine training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2025. The training brought members of the JMSDF Kure and the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters to MCAS Iwakuni to foster working relationships with Marines as well as practice detecting explosives with canines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Hiroshima Prefectural Police headquarters members and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure military working dog handlers, pose for a group photo after a bilateral canine training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2025. The training brought members of the JMSDF Kure and the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters to MCAS Iwakuni to foster working relationships with Marines as well as practice detecting explosives with canines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Phillips, a military working dog (MWD) handler, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and MWD Csonti conduct obstacle course training at the Ashley Kennels on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2025. Obstacle course training challenges Csonti to navigate tunnels, jumps and elevated platforms while reinforcing obedience and trust with Phillips in high-tempo environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Phillips, a military working dog (MWD) handler, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, and MWD Csonti conduct obstacle course training at the Ashley Kennels on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2025. Obstacle course training challenges Csonti to navigate tunnels, jumps and elevated platforms while reinforcing obedience and trust with Phillips in high-tempo environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa J. DeCrane)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alyssa DeCrane

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Ramirezgiron, a military police officer with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives commands to his military police dog during a Coffee with a Cop event at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 20, 2025. Residents of Liberty Military Housing on Camp Pendleton were given the opportunity to ask questions, build rapport and strengthen community relations with the Provost Marshall’s Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jake Ramirezgiron, a military police officer with Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, gives commands to his military police dog during a Coffee with a Cop event at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 20, 2025. Residents of Liberty Military Housing on Camp Pendleton were given the opportunity to ask questions, build rapport and strengthen community relations with the Provost Marshall’s Office. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne A. Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Quilban, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office, and his canine search for hidden simulated ordnance during secret service support training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. EOD and the United States Secret Service frequently collaborate protection efforts for national security events where expertise in handling and identifying explosives is needed. Quilban is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tanner Quilban, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office, and his canine search for hidden simulated ordnance during secret service support training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2025. EOD and the United States Secret Service frequently collaborate protection efforts for national security events where expertise in handling and identifying explosives is needed. Quilban is a native of New Jersey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Franco Lewis

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 conduct a military working dog demonstration during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-250 conduct a military working dog demonstration during Marine Week Boston, Aug. 21, 2025. Marines stationed across the globe commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, honoring a distinguished legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering fidelity to both the nation and fellow Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Ruizvallejo and Lance Cpl. Elijah Woodman, both military working dog handlers with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, demonstrate dog handling techniques to students from Kamimotobu After-School Children’s Club on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. The tour provided students with an opportunity to interact with Marine Corps military working dog handlers and firefighters to strengthen relations between the military and the local community. Ruizvallejo is a native of Florida and Woodman is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Ruizvallejo and Lance Cpl. Elijah Woodman, both military working dog handlers with Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, demonstrate dog handling techniques to students from Kamimotobu After-School Children’s Club on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. The tour provided students with an opportunity to interact with Marine Corps military working dog handlers and firefighters to strengthen relations between the military and the local community. Ruizvallejo is a native of Florida and Woodman is a native of North Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis