PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo in front of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new facility features a kitchen, a shower and laundry facilities that will allow MWD handlers to operate 24 hours if needed. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)
By Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise, Peterson-Schriever Garrison / Published January 21, 2021
Members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo in front of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new facility features a kitchen, a shower and laundry facilities that will allow MWD handlers to operate 24 hours if needed. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)
Peterson-Schriever Garrison and 21st Security Forces Squadron leadership cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new kennel will replace a facility that has housed Peterson’s military working dogs since 1981. The facility will have a full veterinary suite as well as expanded office space for Defenders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)
Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new road leading to the kennel is named after MWD Rex, the first K-9 allowed to retire alongside their handler, Tech. Sgt. Jamie Dana. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
