Vietnam Security Police Association at Luke AFB

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Nelson, Vietnam Security Police Association president, speaks during the annual reunion of the VSPA, Oct. 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The VSPA visited Luke AFB’s Air Park and remembered those who were lost in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air

Military working dogs of Luke

Military working dog Max, assigned to the 56th Security Forces Squadron, poses for a portrait June 17, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. MWDs help protect Luke by detecting drugs, deterring hostile actions and locating bombs. MWDs and their handlers protect more than 7,000 personnel at Luke and

A look at Luke’s MWDs

MWD retires after nine years of service

Luke’s MWDs participate in 2019 Desert Dog Trials

The 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs participated in the 2019 Desert Dog Trials, April 6, at Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, Ariz.

MWDs retire, honored for service

Retiring from the military is a milestone only a few achieve throughout their careers. For military working dogs, their entire life is devoted to service until the day they retire.