A military working dog, Gracie, catches up on some rest and relaxation aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, while waiting for a flight to Camp Dwyer. Along with her handler, Lance Cpl. Cody Whitis, a dog handler, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Gracie will receive advance training in explosive detection techniques. Military working dogs are trained to sniff out specific chemicals used in improvised explosives devices and drugs. 2/3 is currently assigned to Regimental Combat Team-1, 2nd Marine Division (Forward). As part of counterinsurgency operations, military working dogs are trained to sniff out specific chemicals used in improvised explosives devices and drugs.
The division, also known as Task Force Leatherneck, is serving as the ground combat element in southwest Afghanistan. The mission of the division is to partner with the Afghan National Security Forces and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations to secure the Afghan people, defeat insurgent forces, and enable ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.
Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes
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