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NSA Naples K-9 Team Highlight

U.S. Naval Support Activity Naples

March 28, 2025 | 0:30

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAPLES, Italy (March 21, 2025) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Julian Aguiñaga, assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, discusses the operational necessity of K-9 teams, and performs a K-9 demonstration for students on base March 21, 2025. Navy K-9 Handlers specialize in explosive and drug detection and patrol missions. They train Military Working Dogs (MWDs) to seek out enemies and to be the first line of defense for their units. NSA Naples is an operational base, home to over 50 commands and 8,500 personnel, providing crucial support for U.S. and allied forces across Europe, Africa, and the Central Command's areas of responsibility. From air and port operations to force protection and logistics, the base ensures combat readiness while prioritizing the well-being of service members and their families. All music was licensed by Universal Production Music. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Haydn N. Smith)