 Sailors aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay took part in a patrol certification exercise for two K9 unit dogs. Seaman Ed Thompson tells us why this certification is important. Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay participated in a patrol certification exercise for two K9 unit dogs. During the exercise, the dogs are evaluated on their ability to use their senses. The certification is required before the dogs can be sent out to complete their mission. There's always ways to advance your dog and make it better, so training is really important. That way you can push your dog forward and you can make it harder and harder and it doesn't matter what you're doing as long as you're furthering your dog. The K9 unit trains with the dogs on a daily basis to keep their skills from getting too rough. Reporting from Guantanamo Bay, I'm Seaman Ed Thompson.