Military

Died – 5/16/20 MWD (R204) Bety past away due to complications from her service connected Laryngeal Paralysis. MWD Bety was a Dual-Purpose, Patrol and Explosive Detection MWD, with the United States Air Force. She spent her entire career at Fairchild AFB, WA providing law enforcement and sweeping protection level one resources for explosives. Fairchild AFB is home to SERE (Survival, …

Died – 4/27/20 CWD DIesel retired War Dog from Kuwait. CWD Diesel lived out 4 1/2 years in retirement with his forever person who loved him so very much. Here is what his mom had to say …I was honored to be his Guardian for 4 ½ years. I never wanted to say I ‘owned’ him, he was a Retired …

Died 4/2/20 Handler – Staff Sgt. Benjamin Tanner Team Hill bids farewell to MWD Bak Hill Air Force Base recently lost a valued member of its team, as Military Working Dog Bak passed away following a battle with cancer. MWD Bak, an all-black German shepherd, worked at Hill for 8.5 years as an explosives detection canine. He died April 2 …

Died – 3/30/20 MWD Emile N466 United States Air Force E.O.W. 30 March 2020. Thank you MWD Emile for your service and dedication. Run free MWD Emile – You have earned your wings, We still need your support to cover the increase in costs for construction since our budget was first established. Every $1, $5, $25 or whatever you can …

Died 3/3/20 Handler – Sgt. Bobby Prim MWD Judy J121 I first met Judy at Spangdalen AB Germany. Judy wasn’t a favorite among the other soldiers simply because he loved to bark – he was very vocal – but me I loved that about him. I knew in my heart that Judy and I would make a great team – …

Today the Airmen from 39th ABW say their final goodbye to MWD Bruno. Godspeed Bruno. Incirlik Air Base – Turkey.

Died – 2/7/20 Handler – Mark Daniels RMWD Aura N679 It’s with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Retired MWD Aura N679. Rmwd Aura served honorably in the US Marine Corps alongside her handler Mark Daniels. Together in 2013, MWD Aura and Mark deployed to Afghanistan, but their tour was cut short when both Aura and Mark …

Military Working Dog Toby was a Hunter for more than 5 years, and although he could be a lazy dog at times, he defended this installation and loved his job! MWD Toby, you touched many hearts, stood watch many hours, and we’d like to thank you for your many years of service. Rest easy MWD Toby. You have earned your …

SOUTH SIOUX POLICE TO HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DOUANGDARA’S K-9 South Sioux City Police will hold a memorial service this Saturday afternoon for the K-9 who served with former Navy Gold Squadron K-9 Handler, John “Jet Li” Douangdara in the Middle East. The dog named Knikker was also known as “Jet Li” after its handler and passed away Sunday from …

Died – 6/6/19 Handler – Dominic Williams