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Meet the recruit, Jojo joins 432nd SFS

By Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs / Published August 11, 2020

Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits on command as his tongue hangs out.

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Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, awaits a command from his handler at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. Jojo is Creech AFB’s newest MWD, with two months on station and previously worked as a U.S. Marine Corps MWD before crossing into the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

Jojo shows his fangs midbark as his trainer holds his leash.

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Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, speaks on command from Staff Sgt. Arthur, 432nd SFS MWD handler, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. MWDs are trained to only listen to commands from their handlers and go through intense obedience training in order to operate under stressful situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

Jojo and his handler pose for a photo in a parking lot.

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Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits alongside his partner Staff Sgt. Arthur, 432nd SFS MWD handler, while training at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. Constant training builds a close bond between working dogs and their handlers, allowing them to work efficiently together to protect the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

Jojo sniffs the ground as he leads his handler while tracking a scent.

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Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, conducts routine training with his partner Staff Sgt. Arthur, 432nd SFS MWD handler, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. MWDs and their handlers train constantly to stay ahead of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

Jojo the military working dog walks with his red chew toy in his mouth.

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Jojo, 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, enjoys his reward after completing his training for the day at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 16, 2020. The dogs are put through tough-but-fair training to ensure they can accomplish their duties, and rewarded by their handlers once the job is done. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)