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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, poses for a photo with MWD Beny during Beny’s retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. Beny retired after 8 years of service as a dual-certified narcotics detection and patrol dog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin M. Fitzwater, left, 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) commander, presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Senior Airman Nichollas Pence, 99th SFS military working dog (MWD) handler, who receives it on behalf of MWD Beny at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. The event marked the end of the working dog’s involvement in base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force military working dog (MWD) Beny chews a tennis ball before his retirement ceremony hosted by the 99th Security Forces Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. MWDs are used by security forces and other agencies to assist with searches to detect drugs and bombs, directly contributing to lethality and readiness of our installations and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yarithza Arista, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, trains MWD Nnayeli during obedience drills at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. Controlled aggression exercises help ensure MWDs respond appropriately under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yarithza Arista, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, guides MWD Nnayeli through an obedience drill at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 25, 2025. MWD teams regularly train to maintain readiness for patrol, detection and emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Collins, 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, directs MWD Marco during obedience drill at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2025. The bond between handler and MWD is strengthened through shared discipline, trust and training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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MWD Ivan Retirement Ceremony

Ivan, a 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sits at his retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 23, 2024. MWDs are used by security forces and other agencies to assist with searches to detect drugs and bombs, directly contributing to lethality and readiness of our installations and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

SSamuel, a retired 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, smiles for the camera after his retirement at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. Security Forces Squadrons provide flight line security, police services, antiterrorism and force protection for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

SSeneca, a retired 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, displays a Guardians of the Night patch after her retirement ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. The poem Guardians of the Night was read during the ceremony and serves as an oath for both the dogs and handlers to keep each other safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

SSeneca, a retired 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), licks U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sirmann Toliver, 99th SFS MWD handler, after her retirement at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. The poem Guardians of the Night was read during the ceremony and serves as an oath for both the dogs and handlers to keep each other safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

SSeneca, a retired 99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), chews on a bite sleeve after her retirement and final bite at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. MWDs are used by the security forces and other agencies to assist with searches to detect drugs and bombs, directly contributing to lethality and readiness of our installations and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

SSamuel, a retired 432nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) from Creech Air Force Base (AFB), lays down during the final proceedings of his retirement at Nellis AFB, Nevada, May 12, 2023. Security Forces specialists and their MWD counterparts go through extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

U.S. Air Force Maj. Keil Luber, left, 432nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS) commander assigned to Creech Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, and Tech. Sgt. Albert Middleton, 99th Security Forces Kennel Master, pose for a picture after Luber presented SSamuel, a now retired 432nd SFS military working dog (MWD), with a service award during his retirement at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. SSamuel retired with SSeneca, his sister and fellow MWD from Nellis Air Force Base, on the same day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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SSamuel and SSeneca retire from their duties as military working dogs

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew York, 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) commander, left, and Staff Sgt. Sirmann Toliver, 99th SFS military working dog (MWD) handler, pose for a picture after York presented SSeneca, a now retired 99th SFS MWD, with a service award during her retirement at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 12, 2023. SSeneca retired with SSamuel, her brother and fellow MWD, from Creech Air Force Base, on the same day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, completes an obstacle during training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. Ivan and his handler train daily on obstacle courses to maintain mission readiness for emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, awaits instruction from his handler at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. MWD’s and their handlers protect Nellis personnel and assist local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, poses for a portrait in front of the 99th MWD seal at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. MWDs are a crucial aspect for preserving installation readiness and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Staff Sgt. Shaquille Ortero, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, commands his canine, Ivan at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. MWD handlers create a strong bond with their canines to combat any obstacle they come across. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD), awaits a command from his handler at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. MWDs must go through intense obedience training in order to operate under stressful situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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Military Working Dog: Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, poses for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. Ivan is Nellis’ only Labrador retriever and function as a detection K-9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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