Military dog handler, K-9 form stronger bond for deployment

Tech. Sgt. John Ricci (right), 95th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides his K-9, Eddy, during a military working dog demonstration April 30. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Stacy Sanchez)

Edwards youth deploy to Camp Raven for Operation KUDOS

Tech. Sgt. Robert Tucker, 95th Security Forces Squadron police services noncommissioned officer in charge, assists his 1-year-old son, Christian, on an all-terrain vehicle during Operation KUDOS at the Oasis Community Center on Saturday. Operation KUDOS, or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, is geared to provide Edwards children the opportunity to process through deployment lines and "deploy." (Photo by Airman Mikeal A. Young)

Dressed for combat

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Tech. Sgt. Eric Grill, 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, carries his duffle bag in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Southwest Asia. Sergeant Grill is the first Edwards Airman to deploy with the new Airman Battle Uniform. The mandatory wear date for the new uniform is Oct. 1, 2011. (Photo by Senior Airman Jason Hernandez)

Edwards Airmen develop combat skills for deployments

Edwards Airmen run through an obstacle course during the combat skills training March 28 through 29 at Camp Corum here. The training included convoy operations, rifle-fighting techniques, M-16 familiarization and combat tactics. About 80 Airmen participated in the monthly training. (Photo by Mike Cassidy)

Edwards 'makes the grade' during ORI

Edwards Airmen salute during the playing of the National Anthem prior to ORI Phase II. Phase II tests the Airmen's capability to perform their jobs in a deployed location as well as demonstrate their combat skills. (Photo by Mike Cassidy)

Edwards 'makes the grade' during ORI

Staff Sgt. Paul Smith, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs perimeter security during the ORI Phase II. Airmen were also tested with their ability to perform proper SALUTE reports -- size, activity, location, unit, time and equipment. (Photo by Jet Fabara)