Military Working Dogs Tibi and Rryker Retirement Ceremony

January 14, 2025 Hannah Sanchez 31st SFS, K9 MWD, Military Working Dog (MWD), SF Units, USAF, USAF MWD 0
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, left, stands at attention with military working dog Rryker, middle, and MWD Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
  • Published Jan. 14, 2025
  • By Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance


U.S. Air Force military working dog Tibi observes the crowd during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, presents military working dog Rryker a Letter of Appreciation during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kimberly Guest, 31st Security Forces Squadron commander, pins a commendation medal onto military working dog Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patricio Hernandez, 31st Security Forces Squadron K9 handler, pets military working dog Rryker during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Air Force military working dog Rryker is presented his Letter of Appreciation during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Rryker was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
Attendees toss tennis balls to recently retired military working dog Rryke and MWD Tibi during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Military working dogs help protect Airmen by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions, locating bombs and assisting local law enforcement in keeping the public safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)
U.S. Air Force military working dog Tibi enjoys a tennis ball during a MWD retirement ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Jan. 10, 2025. Tibi was recognized for his seven years of service to the U.S. Air Force as he entered civilian life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)