Not just for looks: Did you know that #USCG canines wear eye and ear protection to protect them from rotor wash, sea...

WASHINGTON, April 8 (UPI) -- Service dogs in the United States Coast Guard are fitted with special equipment that not only protects them while on duty, but also keeps them looking cool.

The U.S. Coast Guard shared a photo of a pair of dogs in training and explained the importance of their gear.


"Did you know that ‪[U.S. Coast Guard] canines wear eye and ear protection to protect them from rotor wash, sea spray, foreign debris and engine noise?" they wrote.

The dogs shown in the photos, Ricky and Evy, completed helicopter proficiency training on Thursday as part of U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety & Security Team - 91105.

Their training included an acclimation flight and being hoisted several times rom an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter.

"‪USCGK9‬ teams routinely conduct proficiency training with military, federal, state and local partners to ensure our teams can respond and deploy from a variety of aircraft and vessels," the Coast Guard wrote.