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March 14, 2025
DOD K-9 Competition returns after 13 years, showcasing MWD excellence

Military Working Dog teams from across the U.S. gathered here for the Department of Defense K-9 Competition, held March 6-7. This marked the first competition organized by the 341st Training Squadron since 2012.
Feb. 26, 2025
Air Force Officer joins elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates

Lt. Col. Jordan Criss, 341st Training Squadron commander, has graduated from the FBI National Academy’s 292nd session, a globally recognized program for law enforcement leaders.
July 5, 2024
CMSAF makes inaugural visit to Basic Military Training

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi made his first official visit to a Basic Military Training graduation, June 20. As the 20th CMSAF, Flosi’s presence underscored the significance of the event for the newest graduates of the Air Force and Space Force.
Dec. 8, 2023
Navigating the storm: Servicemembers get equipped with stress management techniques

Recognizing the crucial need for effective stress management, EVENPULSE, a company specializing in stress reduction techniques, visited service members assigned to the 341st Training Squadron.
Aug. 31, 2023
MWD Program strengthens families and the force

The journey of a military working dog from raw potential to a fully trained warrior is not quick and easy. This transformation commences within the homes of puppy foster families. As the result of one such home, the Air Force Defender community recently gained another four-legged warrior within its
Jan. 3, 2023
A Day in Dad’s Life: Gold Star family member spends day with MWD trainers

A Gold Star Family Member spent the day with military working dog trainers here at the 341st Training Squadron on Dec. 21. After losing his father at 7 years old, it was always his dream to experience the work his father did to serve the nation.
March 22, 2022
6 things you should know about JBSA-Lackland’s CGO Council

JBSA-Lackland’s Company Grade Officer Council invites every lieutenant and captain (O1-O3) to become an active member. The CGOC, a private organization operating outside the chain of command, provides opportunities for networking, growth and unique encounters with the mission.
Jan. 11, 2022
341 TRS opens third specialized MWD training lab

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 341st Training Squadron, home of the Military Working Dog program for the Department of Defense, opened its third specialized training lab here Jan. 5, 2022.
July 8, 2021
International military students tour military working dog facilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – More than 50 international students recently took a break from their courses at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy for a field studies program that took them away their desks and into the facilities that house military working dogs.
June 25, 2021
Working dog team travels overseas to purchase four-legged trainees

NOWY BUGAJ, Poland – Travel is a regularity for the 341st Training Squadron and Department of Defense Veterinary Service working dog procurement team. These trips are vital to procure working dogs for the DoD and Transportation Security Administration.