Left:  Air Force Staff Sgt. Christa Hofman demonstrates the stopping power of a well-trained military police dog named Drak and his handler, Senior Airman Shane Larson, during a special gathering sponsored by the Gloucester Public Library May 19. As part of the town’s Gloucester Sees Red, White and Blue military appreciation month, the library arranged a visit by members of the 1^st Security Forces Squadron, Langley Air Force Base. The airmen also demonstrated the working dog’s bomb-sniffing capability. Other members who participated in the public outreach event included Technical Sgt. Matthew Rebholz (kennel master) and Senior Airman Kimberly Harting. (Photo by Patrick Buffett)

Right:  Air Force Senior Airman Shane Larson and his military police dog Drak search for a dummy bomb hidden within a row of suitcases during a special May 19 demonstration organized by the Gloucester Public Library. As part of the town’s Gloucester Sees Red, White and Blue military appreciation month, the library arranged a visit by members of the 1^st Security Forces Squadron, Langley Air Force Base. The airmen also demonstrated the working dog’s ability to subdue a criminal suspect. Other members who participated in the public outreach event included Technical Sgt. Matthew Rebholz (kennel master) and Senior Airman Kimberly Harting. (Photo by Patrick Buffett)