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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Burns, Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, 436th Security Forces Squadron, conducts training with Toni, MWD Drug Detector Dog assigned to the squadron, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to the security measures against narcotics. Toni's training encompasses the detection of heroine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force Stock Photo

RM2WWP0DT–U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Burns, Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, 436th Security Forces Squadron, conducts training with Toni, MWD Drug Detector Dog assigned to the squadron, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to the security measures against narcotics. Toni's training encompasses the detection of heroine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force

Military Working Dog Vito W285, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol drug detection dog, lays down on a bridge at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Vito served at Dover AFB for six years before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm) Stock Photo

RM2H6H7WG–Military Working Dog Vito W285, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol drug detection dog, lays down on a bridge at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Vito served at Dover AFB for six years before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Senior Airman David Bischoff, 436th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, watches MWD Terry attack Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS during a demonstration, May 11, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., watched various scenarios showing how a handler and MWD are capable of neutralizing a hostile threat. Stock Photo

RMP72PRD–Senior Airman David Bischoff, 436th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, watches MWD Terry attack Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS during a demonstration, May 11, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., watched various scenarios showing how a handler and MWD are capable of neutralizing a hostile threat.

Tako, a Military Working Dog (MWD) Drug Detector with the 436th Security Forces Squadron, rests posts-training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to security measures against narcotics. Toni's training encompasses the detection of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force Stock Photo

RM2WWPFGD–Tako, a Military Working Dog (MWD) Drug Detector with the 436th Security Forces Squadron, rests posts-training at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to security measures against narcotics. Toni's training encompasses the detection of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force

Military Working Dog Johny V385, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol drug detection dog, lays down in a tunnel at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Johny served at Dover AFB for seven years before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm) Stock Photo

RM2H6H7XP–Military Working Dog Johny V385, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol drug detection dog, lays down in a tunnel at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Johny served at Dover AFB for seven years before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Retired Military Working Dog Kali lays down as her owner and previous handler, Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, pets her at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCE1–Retired Military Working Dog Kali lays down as her owner and previous handler, Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler, pets her at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Staff Sgt. Steven Tayfel, a 436th Security Forces Squadron Raven, answers questions from members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tayfel and other Ravens talked about training requirements and equipment used by Ravens during off-station deployments. Stock Photo

RMP72PW5–Staff Sgt. Steven Tayfel, a 436th Security Forces Squadron Raven, answers questions from members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tayfel and other Ravens talked about training requirements and equipment used by Ravens during off-station deployments.

Military Working Dog Ramos W334, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol explosive detection dog, lays down in the grass at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Ramos served at Dover AFB for six years, including two deployments, before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm) Stock Photo

RM2H6H7WP–Military Working Dog Ramos W334, 436th Security Forces Squadron patrol explosive detection dog, lays down in the grass at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Nov. 3, 2021. MWD Ramos served at Dover AFB for six years, including two deployments, before his retirement on Nov. 9, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

Staff Sgts. Theresa Braack and Dylan Bulick, both 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, fold a flag for fallen retired MWD Kali at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCHJ–Staff Sgts. Theresa Braack and Dylan Bulick, both 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, fold a flag for fallen retired MWD Kali at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., and Base Chapel staff, pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured the 436th SFS, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and Base Chapel during their five-hour visit to the base. Stock Photo

RMP72R6P–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., and Base Chapel staff, pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured the 436th SFS, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and Base Chapel during their five-hour visit to the base.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pets retired MWD Kali at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCE7–Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, pets retired MWD Kali at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Pugh, 436th Airlift Wing, talks with Reverend Darryl Scott, Philadelphia Police Department Police Clergy, Philadelphia, Pa., while visiting the 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens section May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured different sections of the 436th SFS during their five-hour visit to the base. Stock Photo

RMP72R25–Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Pugh, 436th Airlift Wing, talks with Reverend Darryl Scott, Philadelphia Police Department Police Clergy, Philadelphia, Pa., while visiting the 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens section May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured different sections of the 436th SFS during their five-hour visit to the base.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his wife, Emily Soto, embrace retired MWD Kali at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCF4–Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his wife, Emily Soto, embrace retired MWD Kali at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Sergeant Kenneth Gill, Philadelphia Police Department Recruit Training Unit, right, speaks with Senior Airman Nicholas Christopher, left and Staff Sgt. Joshua Floyd, center, both 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Airmen conducted a Redman suit training demonstration for their civilian counterparts at the Ravens’ training section. Stock Photo

RMP72R0M–Sergeant Kenneth Gill, Philadelphia Police Department Recruit Training Unit, right, speaks with Senior Airman Nicholas Christopher, left and Staff Sgt. Joshua Floyd, center, both 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Airmen conducted a Redman suit training demonstration for their civilian counterparts at the Ravens’ training section.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Argueta-Hernandez, Military Working Dog (MWD) Trainer, 436th Security Forces Squadron, and Tako, MWD Drug Detector assigned to the squadron, rest post-training at Dover Air Force Base, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to security measures against narcotics. Tako's training encompasses the detection of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force Stock Photo

RM2WWP1W6–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Argueta-Hernandez, Military Working Dog (MWD) Trainer, 436th Security Forces Squadron, and Tako, MWD Drug Detector assigned to the squadron, rest post-training at Dover Air Force Base, Feb. 23, 2024. Certified MWDs contribute to security measures against narcotics. Tako's training encompasses the detection of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Air Force

Staff Sgts. Theresa Braack and Dylan Bulick, both 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, drape a flag over retired MWD Kali after she was humanely euthanized at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCE2–Staff Sgts. Theresa Braack and Dylan Bulick, both 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, drape a flag over retired MWD Kali after she was humanely euthanized at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron welcome Chief Inspector Cynthia Dorsey, Support Services, and Chief Inspector Christopher Werner, Training & Education Services, both from the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., to the squadron, May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief from the 436th SFS at the beginning of their visit. Stock Photo

RMP72PNT–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron welcome Chief Inspector Cynthia Dorsey, Support Services, and Chief Inspector Christopher Werner, Training & Education Services, both from the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., to the squadron, May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief from the 436th SFS at the beginning of their visit.

RM2GKHCFY–Staff Sgts. Theresa Braack and Dylan Bulick, both 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers, drape a flag over retired MWD Kali after she was humanely euthanized at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. Following seven years of service, Kali was euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

The Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., patch is worn on the uniform of Lieutenant Austin Fraser, Philadelphia Police Department Firearms Training Unit, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fraser and 14 other members from the police department toured the Ravens section of the 436th Security Forces Squadron that included a Redman suit training demonstration, and a display of weapons used by Ravens. Stock Photo

RMP72PY2–The Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., patch is worn on the uniform of Lieutenant Austin Fraser, Philadelphia Police Department Firearms Training Unit, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fraser and 14 other members from the police department toured the Ravens section of the 436th Security Forces Squadron that included a Redman suit training demonstration, and a display of weapons used by Ravens.

Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his wife, Emily Soto, walk retired MWD Kali during her last call at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. The last call is a ceremony used to show respect and bid farewell to a fallen police officer or MWD. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCGN–Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his wife, Emily Soto, walk retired MWD Kali during her last call at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. The last call is a ceremony used to show respect and bid farewell to a fallen police officer or MWD. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron and Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief, observed both a military working dog and a Raven Redman suit demonstration, a tour of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and the Base Chapel. Stock Photo

RMP72R88–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron and Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief, observed both a military working dog and a Raven Redman suit demonstration, a tour of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and the Base Chapel.

Airman 1st Class Owen McAvoy, 436th Force Support Squadron honor guard member, plays taps during retired Military Working Dog Kali’s last call at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. The last call is a ceremony used to show respect and bid farewell to a fallen police officer or MWD. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen. Stock Photo

RM2GKHCEN–Airman 1st Class Owen McAvoy, 436th Force Support Squadron honor guard member, plays taps during retired Military Working Dog Kali’s last call at the veterinary treatment facility on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 22, 2021. The last call is a ceremony used to show respect and bid farewell to a fallen police officer or MWD. Following seven years of service, Kali was humanely euthanized after suffering from a tumor in her abdomen.

Senior Airman Mark Serrano, 436th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, demonstrates the abilities of MWD Johny during the Bicycle Rodeo at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 22, 2021. The Bicycle Rodeo offered a variety of attractions such as a bicycle obstacle course, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance weapon show and tell, 436th SFS Ravens demonstration and a free raffle that provided each attending child an opportunity to win bikes, skateboards and helmets. Stock Photo

RM2GKM5KG–Senior Airman Mark Serrano, 436th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, demonstrates the abilities of MWD Johny during the Bicycle Rodeo at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, May 22, 2021. The Bicycle Rodeo offered a variety of attractions such as a bicycle obstacle course, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance weapon show and tell, 436th SFS Ravens demonstration and a free raffle that provided each attending child an opportunity to win bikes, skateboards and helmets.

Military Working Dog Karlo, a Belgian Malinois, sits beside his handler, Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, both assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron Jan. 28, 2020, in the MWD obedience yard on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Karlo is one of seven MWDs assigned to the 436th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RM2GYM6YY–Military Working Dog Karlo, a Belgian Malinois, sits beside his handler, Staff Sgt. Brandon Soto, both assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron Jan. 28, 2020, in the MWD obedience yard on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Karlo is one of seven MWDs assigned to the 436th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

U.S. Army Capt. Alicia Bailey, center, Dover Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility officer in charge, speaks about decontamination techniques for military working dogs during a training session at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 10, 2024. Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron MWD section along with the Dover AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility and the 436th Medical Group Warm Zone team held a joint training session to practice the skills necessary to decontaminate MWDs and possibly save their lives in the aftermath of a nuclear, biological or chemical attack or spill. Stock Photo

RM2WFWP19–U.S. Army Capt. Alicia Bailey, center, Dover Air Force Base Veterinary Treatment Facility officer in charge, speaks about decontamination techniques for military working dogs during a training session at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 10, 2024. Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron MWD section along with the Dover AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility and the 436th Medical Group Warm Zone team held a joint training session to practice the skills necessary to decontaminate MWDs and possibly save their lives in the aftermath of a nuclear, biological or chemical attack or spill.

Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with MWD Vito Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eveland gave Vito some exercise in the snow covered MWD training area. Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMHE9MEA–Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, plays with MWD Vito Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eveland gave Vito some exercise in the snow covered MWD training area. Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBX–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016.

Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gives MWD Vito the command to release a jute tug Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito chased and retrieved the jute tug in the MWD training area. Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMHE9MEC–Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, gives MWD Vito the command to release a jute tug Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito chased and retrieved the jute tug in the MWD training area. Roland Balik)

Retired Military Working Dog Rico sits between retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBM–Retired Military Working Dog Rico sits between retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty.

Military working dog Vito, assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron, takes a rest in the snow MWD training area Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a 2-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug thrown by his handler, Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland. Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMHE9MEF–Military working dog Vito, assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron, takes a rest in the snow MWD training area Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a 2-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug thrown by his handler, Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland. Roland Balik)

Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. Stock Photo

RMRJDPC0–Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016.

Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tries to pull a jute tug from MWD Vito Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug in the MWD training area for approximately 15 minutes. Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMHE9MED–Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, tries to pull a jute tug from MWD Vito Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug in the MWD training area for approximately 15 minutes. Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBY–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008.

Military working dog Vito, assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron, takes a rest in the snow-covered MWD training area Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a 2-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug in 3 inches of snow that fell on Dover AFB. Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMHE9MEG–Military working dog Vito, assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron, takes a rest in the snow-covered MWD training area Feb. 26, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Vito, a 2-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd chased and retrieved the jute tug in 3 inches of snow that fell on Dover AFB. Roland Balik)

At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, sits next to his MWD handler Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Cuervo retired from active duty after serving more than seven years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRP–At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, sits next to his MWD handler Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Cuervo retired from active duty after serving more than seven years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7DE–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force

Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander and Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS Military Working Dog handler, present MWD Cuervo, N622, with his Honorable Discharge from active duty April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cuervo was also presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Certificate of Retirement during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRX–Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander and Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS Military Working Dog handler, present MWD Cuervo, N622, with his Honorable Discharge from active duty April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cuervo was also presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Certificate of Retirement during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Mya Spangenberg along with her father, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge; and retired Military Working Dog Rico pose for a photo Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized shortly after being carried into the facility by Spangenberg, his owner. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBK–Mya Spangenberg along with her father, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge; and retired Military Working Dog Rico pose for a photo Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized shortly after being carried into the facility by Spangenberg, his owner.

Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays in front of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th SFS commander, was the officiating officer for the ceremony, which paid special tribute to Cuervo’s faithful and dedicated service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRR–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays in front of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th SFS commander, was the officiating officer for the ceremony, which paid special tribute to Cuervo’s faithful and dedicated service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7DR–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008. (U.S. Air Force

Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, was presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. As a member of the Department of Defense’s MWD Program, Cuervo entered the Air Force on Sept. 21, 2009 and spent more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRW–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, was presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. As a member of the Department of Defense’s MWD Program, Cuervo entered the Air Force on Sept. 21, 2009 and spent more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMJ6FCR7–Senior Airman David Bischoff, 436th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, watches MWD Terry attack Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS during a demonstration, May 11, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., watched various scenarios showing how a handler and MWD are capable of neutralizing a hostile threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays by the boots of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. In his seven years-plus on active duty, MWD Cuervo went on 20 U.S. Secret Service missions worldwide and conducted searches ensuring the safety of the president, vice president and foreign dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRY–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays by the boots of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. In his seven years-plus on active duty, MWD Cuervo went on 20 U.S. Secret Service missions worldwide and conducted searches ensuring the safety of the president, vice president and foreign dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7CR–Retired Military Working Dog Rico sits between retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force

Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, retires from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Between April 2, 2010 to April 14, 2017, MWD Cuervo performed admirably both on the installation and during two deployments in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. While stateside, he searched over 60,000 commercial vehicles, conducted over 1,500 Random Antiterrorism Measures, and over 6,000 hours of patrol. During his deployments, MWD Cuervo searched a combined total of ove Stock Photo

RMJ2PBRT–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, retires from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Between April 2, 2010 to April 14, 2017, MWD Cuervo performed admirably both on the installation and during two deployments in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. While stateside, he searched over 60,000 commercial vehicles, conducted over 1,500 Random Antiterrorism Measures, and over 6,000 hours of patrol. During his deployments, MWD Cuervo searched a combined total of ove

A military working dog watches his handler intently during a mission capabilities demonstration by the 436th Security Forces Squadron canine section March 18, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The MWD was the star of the demonstration for the 2015 Dover Air Force Base Honorary Commanders during a tour of the section, which falls under the 436th Mission Support Group. Greg L. Davis) Stock Photo

RMHE9N01–A military working dog watches his handler intently during a mission capabilities demonstration by the 436th Security Forces Squadron canine section March 18, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The MWD was the star of the demonstration for the 2015 Dover Air Force Base Honorary Commanders during a tour of the section, which falls under the 436th Mission Support Group. Greg L. Davis)

RMM1E7DY–Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force

Cuervo, a U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD), attacks Staff Sgt. Christine Campos, an MWD trainer with the 436th Security Forces Squadron, as Staff Sgt. John Sutherland, right, an MWD handler, looks on in a demonstration during the Children's Mobility Line at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 22, 2013. The Children?s Mobility Line gives children a sense of their parents? duties in an effort to relieve some of their anxiety when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEBJN8–Cuervo, a U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD), attacks Staff Sgt. Christine Campos, an MWD trainer with the 436th Security Forces Squadron, as Staff Sgt. John Sutherland, right, an MWD handler, looks on in a demonstration during the Children's Mobility Line at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 22, 2013. The Children?s Mobility Line gives children a sense of their parents? duties in an effort to relieve some of their anxiety when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik/Released)

RMJ6FCR8–Staff Sgt. Steven Tayfel, a 436th Security Forces Squadron Raven, answers questions from members of the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tayfel and other Ravens talked about training requirements and equipment used by Ravens during off-station deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s. Stock Photo

RMRJDPC4–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s.

RMJ6FCRG–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., and Base Chapel staff, pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured the 436th SFS, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and Base Chapel during their five-hour visit to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBW–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy.

RMJ6FCRB–Sergeant Kenneth Gill, Philadelphia Police Department Recruit Training Unit, right, speaks with Senior Airman Nicholas Christopher, left and Staff Sgt. Joshua Floyd, center, both 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Airmen conducted a Redman suit training demonstration for their civilian counterparts at the Ravens’ training section. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Retired Military Working Dog Rico rests after having his paw print taken by retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, his owner, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. Stock Photo

RMRJDPC1–Retired Military Working Dog Rico rests after having his paw print taken by retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, his owner, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty.

RMJ6FCRE–Chaplain (Capt.) Kevin Pugh, 436th Airlift Wing, talks with Reverend Darryl Scott, Philadelphia Police Department Police Clergy, Philadelphia, Pa., while visiting the 436th Security Forces Squadron Ravens section May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department toured different sections of the 436th SFS during their five-hour visit to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. Stock Photo

RMRJDPC2–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy.

RMJ6FCRH–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron and Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., pose for a group photo May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief, observed both a military working dog and a Raven Redman suit demonstration, a tour of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations and the Base Chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7D9–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force

RMJ6FCR6–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron welcome Chief Inspector Cynthia Dorsey, Support Services, and Chief Inspector Christopher Werner, Training & Education Services, both from the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., to the squadron, May 11, 2017, at building 910 on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fifteen members of the police department received a mission brief from the 436th SFS at the beginning of their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7EE–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s. (U.S. Air Force

RMJ6FCRA–The Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia, Pa., patch is worn on the uniform of Lieutenant Austin Fraser, Philadelphia Police Department Firearms Training Unit, May 11, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Fraser and 14 other members from the police department toured the Ravens section of the 436th Security Forces Squadron that included a Redman suit training demonstration, and a display of weapons used by Ravens. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMPYTAB–At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, sits next to his MWD handler Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Cuervo retired from active duty after serving more than seven years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMC2XNW–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7E3–Retired Military Working Dog Rico rests after having his paw print taken by retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, his owner, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force

RMMC2XNB–Retired Military Working Dog Rico sits between retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7E5–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force

RMMC2XNX–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. Stock Photo

RMRJDPC3–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy.

RMMC2XNY–Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMPYTAJ–Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander and Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS Military Working Dog handler, present MWD Cuervo, N622, with his Honorable Discharge from active duty April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cuervo was also presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Certificate of Retirement during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMC2XNA–Mya Spangenberg along with her father, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge; and retired Military Working Dog Rico pose for a photo Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized shortly after being carried into the facility by Spangenberg, his owner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMPYTAD–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays in front of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th SFS commander, was the officiating officer for the ceremony, which paid special tribute to Cuervo’s faithful and dedicated service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMM1E7E9–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force

RMMPYTAH–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, was presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. As a member of the Department of Defense’s MWD Program, Cuervo entered the Air Force on Sept. 21, 2009 and spent more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMC2XR1–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMRWRFJ–At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, sits next to his MWD handler Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Cuervo retired from active duty after serving more than seven years.

RMMC2XNK–Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMRWRK8–Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander and Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS Military Working Dog handler, present MWD Cuervo, N622, with his Honorable Discharge from active duty April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cuervo was also presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and Certificate of Retirement during the ceremony.

RMMC2XPF–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMRWRK1–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, was presented the U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. As a member of the Department of Defense’s MWD Program, Cuervo entered the Air Force on Sept. 21, 2009 and spent more than seven years on active duty.

RMMC2XP0–Retired Military Working Dog Rico rests after having his paw print taken by retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, his owner, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMPYTB1–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays by the boots of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. In his seven years-plus on active duty, MWD Cuervo went on 20 U.S. Secret Service missions worldwide and conducted searches ensuring the safety of the president, vice president and foreign dignitaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMC2XPG–Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

RMMRWRGG–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays in front of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th SFS commander, was the officiating officer for the ceremony, which paid special tribute to Cuervo’s faithful and dedicated service to the nation.

RMMPYTAG–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, retires from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Between April 2, 2010 to April 14, 2017, MWD Cuervo performed admirably both on the installation and during two deployments in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. While stateside, he searched over 60,000 commercial vehicles, conducted over 1,500 Random Antiterrorism Measures, and over 6,000 hours of patrol. During his deployments, MWD Cuervo searched a combined total of ove

Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, pets MWD Rico/M137 following Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1MD–Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, pets MWD Rico/M137 following Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

RMMRWRM4–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, lays by the boots of Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, 436th SFS MWD handler, during Cuervo’s retirement ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. In his seven years-plus on active duty, MWD Cuervo went on 20 U.S. Secret Service missions worldwide and conducted searches ensuring the safety of the president, vice president and foreign dignitaries.

Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer speaks at MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg has been Rico’s handler for three years and is adopting him upon his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1M4–Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer speaks at MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg has been Rico’s handler for three years and is adopting him upon his retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

RMMRWRHH–Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, retires from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony April 14, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Between April 2, 2010 to April 14, 2017, MWD Cuervo performed admirably both on the installation and during two deployments in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. While stateside, he searched over 60,000 commercial vehicles, conducted over 1,500 Random Antiterrorism Measures, and over 6,000 hours of patrol. During his deployments, MWD Cuervo searched a combined total of ove

Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, gives MWD Rico/M137 a steak during his retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Rico served for seven years and eight months and is being adopted by his former handler, Spangenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1MF–Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, gives MWD Rico/M137 a steak during his retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Rico served for seven years and eight months and is being adopted by his former handler, Spangenberg. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

RMM1E7CN–Mya Spangenberg along with her father, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge; and retired Military Working Dog Rico pose for a

Brandon Shelton, former 436th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, records Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, during MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. More than 100 service members and civilians attended Rico’s retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1M3–Brandon Shelton, former 436th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, records Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, during MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. More than 100 service members and civilians attended Rico’s retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler and current owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg accompanied her father as they walked through the cordon. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBN–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler and current owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg accompanied her father as they walked through the cordon.

Lt. Col. Michael Phillips, 436th Mission Support Group deputy commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, with MWD Rico/M137’s retirement certificate at Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg was assigned Rico for three years and is adopting him following Rico’s retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1MB–Lt. Col. Michael Phillips, 436th Mission Support Group deputy commander, presents Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, with MWD Rico/M137’s retirement certificate at Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg was assigned Rico for three years and is adopting him following Rico’s retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

Blake Boyer watches as Senior Airman Thaddeus Wallace, 436th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, is chased down by MWD Ramos during a K-9 demonstration during the Pilot for a Day program Oct. 26, 2015, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Blake was able to view the kennels where the MWDs are housed and was able to try on the bite suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPE937A–Blake Boyer watches as Senior Airman Thaddeus Wallace, 436th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, is chased down by MWD Ramos during a K-9 demonstration during the Pilot for a Day program Oct. 26, 2015, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Blake was able to view the kennels where the MWDs are housed and was able to try on the bite suit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander, left, Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th SFS military working dog trainer, right and his MWD Rico/M137 sit on stage during Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Rico is retiring from active duty after serving seven years and eight months and deploying four times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1M1–Lt. Col. Dana Metzger, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander, left, Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th SFS military working dog trainer, right and his MWD Rico/M137 sit on stage during Rico’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Rico is retiring from active duty after serving seven years and eight months and deploying four times. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg carried a U.S. flag as she accompanied her father. Stock Photo

RMRJDPBP–Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg carried a U.S. flag as she accompanied her father.

Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, chokes up during a speech at MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg and Rico earned the Army Combat Infantry Badge, Air Force Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star while deployed to Village Stability Platform Tash Guzar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson) Stock Photo

RMPEP1M5–Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, chokes up during a speech at MWD Rico/M137’s retirement ceremony Jan. 15, 2016, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spangenberg and Rico earned the Army Combat Infantry Badge, Air Force Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star while deployed to Village Stability Platform Tash Guzar, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Johnson)

Herschel Walker, left, chats with Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Ramos Oct. 13, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker, in partnership with the Patriot Support Program’s Anti-stigma campaign, visited the base to help spread the message to Team Dover members during Wingman Day advocating to Airmen that it is OK to ask for help through behavioral health services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMPE7J8N–Herschel Walker, left, chats with Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Ramos Oct. 13, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Walker, in partnership with the Patriot Support Program’s Anti-stigma campaign, visited the base to help spread the message to Team Dover members during Wingman Day advocating to Airmen that it is OK to ask for help through behavioral health services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Ramos locate a simulated active shooter victim during a major accident response exercise Oct. 20, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eveland, MWD Ramos and other 436th SFS response force personnel searched Contracting Squadron offices for personnel hiding, possible hostages, simulated dead and injured, as well as other potential active shooters located in building 639. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik) Stock Photo

RMPE8EGW–Staff Sgt. Craig Eveland, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and MWD Ramos locate a simulated active shooter victim during a major accident response exercise Oct. 20, 2015, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eveland, MWD Ramos and other 436th SFS response force personnel searched Contracting Squadron offices for personnel hiding, possible hostages, simulated dead and injured, as well as other potential active shooters located in building 639. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

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