A Day in Dad’s Life: Gold Star family member spends day with MWD trainers

A Gold Star Family Member spent the day with military working dog trainers here at the 341st Training Squadron on Dec. 21. After losing his father at 7 years old, it was always his dream to experience the work his father did to serve the nation.

56th SFS conducts presence patrol

Nicholas Corral, 56th Security Forces Squadron Defense Air Force Police chief, patrols during an anti-theft operation May 21, 2020, at the Luke Air Force Base auxiliary range in Ariz. Luke defenders conducted a presence patrol to ensure the security and safety of Luke assets and property. The 56th

MWD Finding Home

The military working dog looked up at his handler, eyes wide in anticipation of what was to come after a retirement pin was added to his collar. DC had spied 40 bright yellow tennis ball underneath each chair occupied at his retirement ceremony. The K-9 had attended ceremonies before while helping

A look at Luke’s MWDs

Veterinary Clinic provides care for Luke animals

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Owning a pet can lower cholesterol, blood pressure and increase fitness according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study “Healthy Pets, Healthy People.” However, to help keep the owner healthy, the pet has to remain healthy as well.

Work like a dog day

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.