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U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Sergo, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, poses for a photo during Military Appreciation Day in Downtown Yuma, March 22, 2025. The City of Yuma held a celebration for Military Appreciation Day to express their support and gratitude for the service members who are currently serving and for those who have previously served. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti)

U.S. Marine Corps military working dog Sergo, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, poses for a photo during Military Appreciation Day in Downtown Yuma, March 22, 2025. The City of Yuma held a celebration for Military Appreciation Day to express their support and gratitude for the service members who are currently serving and for those who have previously served. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Gonzales, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of California, throws a toy to his military working dog during a combined training exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 4, 2025. The MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted training with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MWD handlers from Kure, Japan and working dog handlers from the Hiroshima Police Department to build bilateral proficiency and strengthen the relationship between the air station and its counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Adrian Gonzales, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of California, throws a toy to his military working dog during a combined training exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 4, 2025. The MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted training with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MWD handlers from Kure, Japan and working dog handlers from the Hiroshima Police Department to build bilateral proficiency and strengthen the relationship between the air station and its counterparts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham Gonzalez, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of California, walks his military working dog to a field during a bilateral noncommissioned officer exchange at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 28, 2025. NCOs from the U.S. Marine Corps and JASDF collaborated in this three-day event, participating in various training exercises and classes which allowed the leaders to share their knowledge and experience with each other, further strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham Gonzalez, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of California, walks his military working dog to a field during a bilateral noncommissioned officer exchange at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 28, 2025. NCOs from the U.S. Marine Corps and JASDF collaborated in this three-day event, participating in various training exercises and classes which allowed the leaders to share their knowledge and experience with each other, further strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

Retired U.S. Marine Corps military working canine Arpy, and his handler, Cpl. John Hess, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Texas native, receives an award during a canine retirement ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The ceremony was held to celebrate the retirement of two military working canines after reaching the end of their time in service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps military working canine Arpy, and his handler, Cpl. John Hess, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Texas native, receives an award during a canine retirement ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The ceremony was held to celebrate the retirement of two military working canines after reaching the end of their time in service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

Students from Silver Valley High School's Criminal Justice program observed and joined in on demonstrations with the Provost Marshall's Office and Special Reaction Team aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, January 23. Students were able to learn about different weapons utilized by PMO and SRT, along with interact with the K9's at their obstacle course and during bite training.

Students from Silver Valley High School's Criminal Justice program observed and joined in on demonstrations with the Provost Marshall's Office and Special Reaction Team aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, January 23. Students were able to learn about different weapons utilized by PMO and SRT, along with interact with the K9's at their obstacle course and during bite training.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Former Cpl. Megan Leavey pets Military Working Dog Rex during his retirement ceremony and adoption at Camp Pendleton's K-9 unit, April 6. Leavey, who was previously Rex's handler, had written a letter to Congress requesting to adopt Rex since he was being forced to retire due to facial paralysis. Rex served in three combat deployments and provided over 11,575 hours of military working dog support consisting of over 6,220 vehicle inspections during random anti-terrorism searches. Rex was constantly put in harm's way during multiple firefights, mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Former Cpl. Megan Leavey pets Military Working Dog Rex during his retirement ceremony and adoption at Camp Pendleton's K-9 unit, April 6. Leavey, who was previously Rex's handler, had written a letter to Congress requesting to adopt Rex since he was being forced to retire due to facial paralysis. Rex served in three combat deployments and provided over 11,575 hours of military working dog support consisting of over 6,220 vehicle inspections during random anti-terrorism searches. Rex was constantly put in harm's way during multiple firefights, mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Brinn

Professor Robert Klesges provides a treat to a military working dog as Jerry Britt, 341st Training Squadron adoptions and dispositions coordinator, monitors its behavior June 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Thousands of MDWs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

Professor Robert Klesges provides a treat to a military working dog as Jerry Britt, 341st Training Squadron adoptions and dispositions coordinator, monitors its behavior June 26, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Thousands of MDWs are stationed around the world placing themselves in harm’s way detecting bombs, land mines and subduing threatening people; all in the name of keeping Americans safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

Photo by Sarayuth Pinthong

The family of a fallen Marine greets Eli, the military working dog assigned to Pfc. Colton Rusk, at a retirement and adoption ceremony held at the Military Working Dog School at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 3. The Rusk family was allowed to adopt Eli after the Department of Defense granted approval. Eli will have a new home on more than 20 acres of land in Orange Grove, Texas, to live out the rest of his life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

The family of a fallen Marine greets Eli, the military working dog assigned to Pfc. Colton Rusk, at a retirement and adoption ceremony held at the Military Working Dog School at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 3. The Rusk family was allowed to adopt Eli after the Department of Defense granted approval. Eli will have a new home on more than 20 acres of land in Orange Grove, Texas, to live out the rest of his life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

Photo by Bennie J. Davis III

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Vasquez, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office K-9, Cpl. Dominick Blades, a MWD handler with the PMO K-9 unit, conducts water aggression training with a MWD on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 14, 2024. MWD’s receive follow on training upon arriving at their assigned units; one of those trainings is water aggression training, which develops their comfortability in water-based environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Vasquez, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office K-9, Cpl. Dominick Blades, a MWD handler with the PMO K-9 unit, conducts water aggression training with a MWD on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 14, 2024. MWD’s receive follow on training upon arriving at their assigned units; one of those trainings is water aggression training, which develops their comfortability in water-based environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ethan Miller

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Schultz, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes patrol training with military working dog, Brit, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 9, 2024. The event introduced poolees from recruiting sub-stations Westminster, Costa Mesa and Orange to various Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal’s Office specialty units, spreading knowledge, cohesion and recruitment among the future Marines of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John Schultz, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes patrol training with military working dog, Brit, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 9, 2024. The event introduced poolees from recruiting sub-stations Westminster, Costa Mesa and Orange to various Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal’s Office specialty units, spreading knowledge, cohesion and recruitment among the future Marines of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dante Cannavina, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes patrol training with military working dog, Oounce, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 9, 2024. The event introduced poolees from Recruiting Sub-Stations Westminster, Costa Mesa and Orange to various Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal’s Office specialty units, spreading knowledge, cohesion and recruitment among the future Marines of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Dante Cannavina, a dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, executes patrol training with military working dog, Oounce, at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 9, 2024. The event introduced poolees from Recruiting Sub-Stations Westminster, Costa Mesa and Orange to various Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal’s Office specialty units, spreading knowledge, cohesion and recruitment among the future Marines of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole King, a Marine Corps military working dog handler with Assistant Chief of Staff, Security and Emergency Services, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Elinor, his military working dog, observe the Wreaths across America Ceremony at the Valley Center Cemetery, in Valley Center, Calif., on Dec. 14, 2024. Wreaths across America's mission is to honor and remember fallen military service members, recognize the sacrifice of their families, and teach the value of freedom to the next generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cole King, a Marine Corps military working dog handler with Assistant Chief of Staff, Security and Emergency Services, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Elinor, his military working dog, observe the Wreaths across America Ceremony at the Valley Center Cemetery, in Valley Center, Calif., on Dec. 14, 2024. Wreaths across America's mission is to honor and remember fallen military service members, recognize the sacrifice of their families, and teach the value of freedom to the next generation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog, Tevez, conducts detection training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 30, 2024. Night training is conducted to enhance military working dogs’ ability to operate in different environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog, Tevez, conducts detection training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Aug. 30, 2024. Night training is conducted to enhance military working dogs’ ability to operate in different environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Rosa, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal's Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, executes patrol training with MWD Tevez at Naval Air Station North Island San Diego, California, Sept. 10, 2024. Beach training is conducted to enhance military working dogs’ ability to operate in different environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Rosa, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal's Office, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, executes patrol training with MWD Tevez at Naval Air Station North Island San Diego, California, Sept. 10, 2024. Beach training is conducted to enhance military working dogs’ ability to operate in different environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alfred Nieto, the military working dog program chief with Marine Corps Installations Command, poses for a photo during an award ceremony at the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 8, 2024. The ceremony took place to award the Jim Kallstrom Leadership Award to Gunnery Sgt. Nieto. The Leadership Award is earned by military police personnel who have made outstanding contributions to the development of esprit de corps, loyalty and mission accomplishment within their unit. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Alfred Nieto, the military working dog program chief with Marine Corps Installations Command, poses for a photo during an award ceremony at the U.S. Marine Memorial Chapel on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 8, 2024. The ceremony took place to award the Jim Kallstrom Leadership Award to Gunnery Sgt. Nieto. The Leadership Award is earned by military police personnel who have made outstanding contributions to the development of esprit de corps, loyalty and mission accomplishment within their unit. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

Instructors of Marine Corps Police Academy West are recognized on stage at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 9. Prior to graduating, recruits go through a 24 week physical training program before earning their badge as an officer in law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nadia J. Stark)

Instructors of Marine Corps Police Academy West are recognized on stage at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 9. Prior to graduating, recruits go through a 24 week physical training program before earning their badge as an officer in law enforcement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nadia J. Stark)

Photo by Cpl. Nadia Stark

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Closeup graduation photo

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The United States War Dog Association hosts a K-9 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2023. K-9 Veterans Day is a day to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

The United States War Dog Association hosts a K-9 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2023. K-9 Veterans Day is a day to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Schnell, The United States War Dogs Association secretary, gives a speech during the K-9 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2023. K-9 Veterans Day is a day to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Alex Schnell, The United States War Dogs Association secretary, gives a speech during the K-9 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Washington, D.C., March 11, 2023. K-9 Veterans Day is a day to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Johnson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Perez, a military working dog handler, leads his partner, Jack, a military working dog, with Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, over an obstacle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 26, 2022. Perez and Jack, an 80-pound German Shepherd, specializing in explosives detection, have trained together for nearly a year. PMO K-9 teams are on continuous shifts on all bases in Okinawa, trained and prepared for emergencies such as suspect apprehension, pursuit attacks, building searches, field scouting, drug and explosives detection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Perez, a military working dog handler, leads his partner, Jack, a military working dog, with Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, over an obstacle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 26, 2022. Perez and Jack, an 80-pound German Shepherd, specializing in explosives detection, have trained together for nearly a year. PMO K-9 teams are on continuous shifts on all bases in Okinawa, trained and prepared for emergencies such as suspect apprehension, pursuit attacks, building searches, field scouting, drug and explosives detection. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild)

Photo by Cpl. Alex Fairchild