Two Luke K-9s retire after honorable service

Maj. Kimberly Guest, left, 56th Security Forces Squadron commander, and Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Pedroza, 56th SFS military working dog handler, honor Boss, 56th SFS military working dog, as he retires March 19, 2021 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Boss, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, served in the Air Force for seven years, completing two deployments to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, and will live with Pedroza, his handler. As the Air Force prepares to retire a MWD, the dog’s handler can request to adopt the dog enabling it to live the remainder of its life as a family member. Boss and Rango will retire and live at home with their respective handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber Carter)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Amber Carter

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NIKON D850

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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1/1250

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560

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