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Ever wondered what it takes to keep a major military installation safe? Discover the powerhouse behind the security at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH)! This is the largest kennel in the Department of War, home to incredible military working dogs trained for a variety of critical missions.

Meet explosive detection dog Carlos and his dedicated handler, Staff Sgt. George Rivera of the 647th Security Forces Squadron. Together, they are crucial to maintaining the safety and security of JBPHH, conducting vital explosive sweeps and even participating in missions for the President and Vice President of the United States.

Beyond detection, many of these highly trained K9s undergo controlled aggression training. They're skilled in biting on command and apprehending uncooperative suspects, serving as a less-lethal force protection option. Witness the dedication and rigorous training that makes these canine heroes indispensable.

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(U.S. Navy video by Kyler Hood)

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00:01Hi, I'm South Sergeant George Rivera. I work as the military working dog handler for the 647 Security Forces Order.
00:13Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Military Working Dog Kennel is the largest joint kennel in the Department of Defense.
00:19The dogs in our kennel will bite on command with the controlled aggression training.
00:22The training helps chase, apprehend, and hold uncooperative suspects on command while our dogs maintain strict discipline.
00:28This provides a less-than-legal option for force protection.
00:32My dog's name is Carlos. He is a three-year-old German Shepherd. He's very friendly and kind.
00:39Our mission for Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is to provide safety and security for everyone on base by conducting
00:44explosive sweeps.
00:45We also conduct missions for president and vice president.
00:50To be an effective fighting team, Carlos and I conduct baseball.
00:55What many people may not know is emotion travels down leash, which means my emotions affect Carlos.
01:00Managing my emotions keeps us the most effective we can be.
01:03Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Military Working Dogs and their handlers stand ready to serve.
01:08One, two, three, three, four, five different agents to the

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