Tag Archives: MWD

Died – July 2020

Died – 7/29/20 Handler – Deputy Triplett Last week Deputy Triplett had to say “goodbye” to his loyal partner Jett. Jett became a U.S. Marine and served in Afghanistan until he and Deputy Triplett were united in 2013. Jett was a spunky 5-year-old black lab back then. They worked together at the Sacramento International Airport and conducted countless searches. Jett …

Died 7/27/20 MWD Rocky H353 Thank you Krystal Ann Tronboll for giving him such a great retirement. We know he will forever love you for making his senior years the best years of his life.

Died 7/15/20 Yesterday, the 820th BDG rendered the final salute to medically retired military working dog Rudo. Rudo served the 823d and 824th Base Defense Squadrons on several deployments before retiring in 2018. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Rudo!

Died – 7/14/20 MWD JOJO V299 (Retired) Handler – Christopher Torrez On July 14, 2020, at approximately 1345 hours, RMWD JOJO (V299) passed away in my arms. JOJO was my partner and loyalest friend. He taught me the fundamentals of what it takes to be apart of a K9 team. After 8 years serving in the US Navy as a …

Died 7/13/20 It is with a very heavy heart I report our beloved girl MWD Rita, M529, PEDD has crossed over the rainbow bridge. She served her country in the US Air Force performing Patrol and Explosive Detection duties for 8 years before retiring due to Lumbar Sacral Disease. She has lived with us for the last 5 years watching …

We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Senior Chief K-9 Tomas. Tomas served at MSST Seattle and MSST LA/LB. Tomas and Ryan conducted hundreds of operational missions ensuring the safety and security of Presidents, world leaders, foreign dignitaries and the American public. Tomas served his country for over 9 years and enjoyed 2 years of retirement with his …

K9 Zeus – MWD – U.S. Air Force Died – 6/26/20 MWD Zeus L667 (Retired) IED/Patrol United States Air Force E.O.W. 26 June 2020 .MWD Zeus worked fearlessly in Korea with the US Air Force for 8 years. He was retired from service and went to Mission K9 Rescue, an amazing organization that helps retired Working Dogs find loving homes. …

Died – 6/1/20 MWD Rex retired December 2018.

Died – 5/22/20 N328