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240812-F-ST571-1203

Tech. Sgt. Tyler George, 377th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, praises MWD Betyar after his retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. Betyar completed four and a half years of active duty service to the U.S. Air Force and some of his accomplishments include a deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait in 2023, responding to three credible bomb threats, and supporting multiple secret service missions in for the current and past President of the United States. After his steadfast years of service, Betyar will spend his retirement life relaxing in the mountains of Colorado with a previous handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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240812-F-ST571-1160

A group of 377th Security Forces Group military working dog handlers toast MWD Betyar during his retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. It is U.S. Air Force tradition that MWD handlers toast the MWD’s at retirements using dog bowls to show the comradery and bond they share. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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240812-F-ST571-1117

Military Working Dog Betyar and Tech. Sgt. Tyler George, 377th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, are presented with a certificate by Col. Matthew Foisy, 377 SFG commander, during a retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. MWD's are trained to detect explosives and drugs, perform attacking tactics, patrol bases and deploy overseas along with their handlers. Betyar is a Belgian Malinois who specializes in patrol and explosive detection and served four and a half years in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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240812-F-ST571-1088

Military Working Dog Betyar is presented with a medal on his collar by Col. Matthew Foisy, 377th Security Forces Group commander, during a retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. After four and a half years of steadfast service to the U.S. Air Force, Betyar will retire to Colorado with one of his previous handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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240812-F-ST571-1029

Military Working Dog Betyar rests during his retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. Betyar completed four and a half years of active-duty service to the U.S. Air Force and some of his accomplishments include a deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait in 2023, responding to three credible bomb threats and supporting multiple secret service missions for the current and past President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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240812-F-ST571-1022

Military Working Dog Betyar is honored with a retirement ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12. Betyar completed four and a half years of active-duty service to the U.S. Air Force and some of his accomplishments include a deployment to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait in 2023, responding to 3 credible bomb threats and supporting multiple secret service missions for the current and past President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)
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220712-F-ST571-1029

Senior Airman Jenna Canada, 377th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, reunites with her retired Military Working Dog, Akim, in Albuquerque, N.M., July 12, 2022. Akim was paired with Canada in 2020 where they served together in South Korea before Canada received a new assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base. After moving, Canada waited eight long months to be reunited with her retired MWD, Akim. Akim served 10 human years – or 70 dog years –in the U.S. Air Force providing narcotic detection and security patrols overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick.)
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220712-F-ST571-1024

Senior Airman Jenna Canada, 377th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, reunites with her retired Military Working Dog, Akim, in Albuquerque, N.M., July 12, 2022. Akim was paired with Canada in 2020 where they served together in South Korea before Canada received a new assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base. After moving, Canada waited eight long months to be reunited with her retired MWD, Akim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick.)
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220712-F-ST571-1014

Senior Airman Jenna Canada, 377th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, reunites with her retired Military Working Dog, Akim, in Albuquerque, N.M., July 12, 2022. Akim was paired with Canada in 2020 where they served together in South Korea before Canada received a new assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base. After moving, Canada waited eight long months to be reunited with her retired MWD, Akim. Akim served 10 human years – or 70 dog years – in the U.S. Air Force providing narcotic detection and security patrols overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick.)
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220712-F-ST571-1043

Senior Airman Jenna Canada, 377th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, reunites with her retired Military Working Dog, Akim, in Albuquerque, N.M., July 12, 2022. Akim was paired with Canada in 2020 where they served together in South Korea before Canada received a new assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base. After moving, Canada waited eight long months to be reunited with her retired MWD, Akim. “I want to give him the best life”, said Canada. “I want him to be a dog and enjoy the rest of his life traveling and having adventures.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick.)
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220712-F-ST571-1038

Senior Airman Jenna Canada, 377th Security Forces Squadron K-9 handler, reunites with her retired Military Working Dog, Akim, in Albuquerque, N.M., July 12, 2022. Akim was paired with Canada in 2020 where they served together in South Korea before Canada received a new assignment at Kirtland Air Force Base. After moving, Canada waited eight long months to be reunited with her retired MWD, Akim. “I want to give him the best life”, said Canada. “I want him to be a dog and enjoy the rest of his life traveling and having adventures.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick.)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Army Capt. Cynthia Edgerton, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Lewis, 377th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, right, perform a health and wellness check-up on Military Working Dog Ttaylor at the Kirtland Veterinary Clinic on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 29, 2020. An initial health and wellness check is performed each time a new MWD arrives for duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Army Capt. Cynthia Edgerton, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, gives Military Working Dog Ttaylor a treat after his check-up at the Kirtland Veterinary Clinic on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 29, 2020. Edgerton performed Ttaylor’s first health and wellness check-up after arriving to Kirtland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog TTaylor from the 377th Security Forces Group waits for instruction from his handler after his health and wellness check-up on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 29, 2020. TTaylor is Kirtland’s newest military working dog and just arrived to his first station, ready for duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Lewis, 377th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, walks MWD Ttaylor on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 29, 2020. Ttaylor is Kirtland’s newest military working dog and just arrived to his first station, ready for duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Ttaylor from the 377th Security Forces Squadron sits by his handler on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 29, 2020. Ttaylor began Phase 1 of his training where he will perform various tasks, such as patrolling facilities and inspecting vehicles at the gate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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MWD Ttaylor arrives eager to “pawtrol” Kirtland AFB

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Ttaylor bonds with his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Lewis, 377th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, May 29, 2020, on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. In the initial phase of Ttaylor’s training, building a strong, healthy relationship with his handler is vital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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190326-F-NR815-0146

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Clark, 377th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, embraces MWD Boris after Boris’s retirement at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., March 26, 2019. Clark is in the process of adopting Boris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eli Chevaler)
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190326-F-NR815-0124

U.S. Air Force Col. Theodore Breuker, 377th Security Forces Group commander, hands over responsibility of Military Working Dog Boris to Staff Sgt. Austin Clark, 377th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Boris’s adopter, at Kirtland Air Force Base N.M., March 26, 2019. Boris had 10 handlers during his career, and worked with Clark for two of his eight years in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eli Chevalier)
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190326-F-NR815-0046

Military Working Dog Boris, far left, is retired after eight years of service at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., March 26, 2019. During his career, he had 85 drug finds and deployed to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eli Chevalier)
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