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Explosive Detection Dogs

Sapper Ian Moss and former explosive detection dog Florence 'Flo Joe'. Story by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News 

Dog awarded for military service in Afghanistan

26/02/202626/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 728 Views 0 Comments Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award, Explosive Detection Dogs

Explosive detection dog Florence, or ‘Flo Joe’ as she was affectionately known, was honoured at the Australian War Memorial on

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Sapper Aidan Jones and his explosive detection dog, Yambo, during Exercise Brolga Run 2024 in Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Photo by Captain Brittany Evans.
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Explosive detection dogs on Ex Brolga Run

31/05/202431/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2574 Views 0 Comments 3CER, EDD, Explosive Detection Dogs

From curling up with their handlers to doing a happy dance when they find explosives, the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment’s

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RAAF military working dog handlers from 2SECFOR and their explosive detection dogs: (l-r) Sergeant Marc Douglas with Ollie, Leading Aircraftman Michael Robertson with Piper, and Corporal Alex Randles with Rex. All photos by Warrant Offer Class Two Kim Allen.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force 

Honouring our four-legged heroes

28/06/202308/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3649 Views 0 Comments Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel have participated in a service to honour the loyalty and commitment of

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A Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guard from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron conducts a building clearance during Exercise Urban Nomad at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
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No. 2 Security Forces Squadron on Ex Urban Nomad

29/07/202204/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 4845 Views 0 Comments Bushmaster, Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs, No. 2 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Amberley, Urban Operations Training Facility

As the moon rose, the quad bikes crept in and the drone hovered in the sky. CAPTION: A Royal Australian

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Interview with Sapper Andrew Main and Sprocket

14/11/201515/01/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3991 Views 0 Comments EOD, Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs, Sapper

1 October 2012 Sapper Andrew Main explains how he an his explosive detection dog, Sprocket, go about their dangerous job

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