Handlers train for four-legged emergencies

Military working dog handlers from the 9th Security Forces Squadron train using props at the Beale Air Force Base, Calif., kennels, Nov. 29, 2012. Handlers learn skills used to stabilize animals in the event of a life threatening injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

Handlers train for four-legged emergencies

U.S. Army animal care specialists demonstrate a medical handling procedure to 9th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers at the Beale Air Force Base, Calif., kennels Nov. 29, 2012. The military working dog handlers train monthly with animal care specialist to learn techniques vital to combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

Beale Pride Day

Kim Dates, 9th Support Division budget analyst, sweeps around her office at during Beale Pride Day Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 21, 2012. Civilians and Airmen worked together to beautify the base for two hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

Beale Pride Day

Capt. Eli Persons, 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander's executive, pulls weeds during Beale Pride Day outside the wing headquarters building Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 21, 2012. Airmen from across the base worked together during Beale Pride Day cleaning around buildings and roads. The project came after many base contracts for landscaping have been cancelled due to fiscal restraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

Beale Pride Day

Airman 1st Class Michael Carlsen, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, weed eats around the 9th CES compound Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 21, 2012. Carlsen participated in Beale Pride Day to clean up base facilities which were previously maintained by contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shawn Nickel/Released)

Beale firefighters extinguish brush fire

A U.S. Air Force firefighter extinguishes flames from a grass fire at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 13, 2012. Beale firemen wear protective suites to shield them from heat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo/Released)