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What's in the kit of a special forces’ dog handling team? Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces.  During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using his incredible speed and agility to get the jump on foes. Rejs requires a lot of kit to do his job, which is carried by his handler, a Latvian Special Forces operator. In this piece, we get to see the items the dog handling team carries in their backpack – from a dog bowl to a muzzle. Click here to download the video.  You can also watch the video on YouTube. 25 August 2023 Update NATO Deputy Secretary General's message to the Ukrainian people on their Independence Day On 24 August 2023 NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană sent a recorded message of solidarity and support to the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. READ MORE US bombers arrive in Iceland for training with NATO Allies US Bomber Task Force is currently underway, with over 150 U.S. Air Force Airmen and three B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, USA, deployed to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland on 13 August 2023. READ MORE The Chair of the NATO Military Committee commends Ukrainian military leadership The Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, sends a message of solidarity and support to the military personnel and people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. READ MORE Deputy Secretary General stresses NATO’s unwavering support to Ukraine at Crimea Platform NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană participated in the Third Summit of the International Crimea Platform on 23 August 2023. He outlined decisions taken by NATO leaders at the Vilnius Summit in July to move Ukraine closer to the Alliance than ever before. READ MORE What's in the kit of a Latvian special forces’ dog handling team? Rejs is a Belgian Malinois currently serving with the Latvian army’s Special Operations Forces.  During missions, as a combat assault canine, Rejs helps Latvian commandos by sniffing out explosive traps, chasing down high-value targets and using his incredible speed and agility to get the jump on foes. WATCH VIDEO When the going gets ‘ruff’ the tough get going: snapshots of NATO and military dogs over time Dogs have played important roles throughout NATO and military history. READ MORE