Early dental care keeps Spangdahlem Air Base military working dogs’ bite in the fight

U.S. Army Capt. Javier Pino, doctor of veterinary medicine, Veterinary Readiness Activity Rheinland-Pfalz, Spangdahlem Veterinary Treatment Facility, places an oral catheter into Eva, a military working dog assigned to the 52nd Security Forces teeth during a routine dental procedure at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 14, 2026. U.S. Army veterinarians from the Spangdahlem Veterinary Treatment Facility and U.S. Air Force dental technicians from the 52nd Medical Group work side-by-side to provide routine dental care, helping ensure the 52nd Security Forces Squadron MWD’s remain healthy and ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Kacie Ramos
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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4

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1/250

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400

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