Ubon RTAFB - Dogs have joined the Wolf Pack. The first AF sentry dogs to be used in Thailand arrived at this base recently.

Assigned to the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (Wolf Pack), the 20 sentry dogs and their handlers arrived in near 100 degree weather aboard a C-141. On their arrival, the canines were taken from their massive metal shipping crates and walked around their new homes by their handlers.

A temporary kennel and training area has been constructed on the base to house the sentry dogs until new kennels are completed this summer. Although the handlers are on the base for one year tours, the canines will remain at Ubon and will be retrained with new handlers when their present masters are transferred to new assignments.

The sentry dogs, all German shepherds, are purchased from kennels or private individuals in the states. The dogs and their trainers received their initial training at the eight week Sentry Dog School, Lackland AFB, Texas.

According to TSgt James E Langley, NCOIC of the Sentry Dog Section, the animals will not be used until they become accustomed to the humid climate at Ubon. During this period, the dogs and their handlers will continue their normal, daily training programs.

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