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Axel, a retired military working dog, enjoys his well-
earned retirement at Wall Beach on Vandenberg
Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2025. After an
illustrious eight-year career with the 52nd Security
Forces Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base,
Germany, Axel retired on July 25, 2025, having
logged more than 60,000 working hours, including
50,000 hours dedicated to explosive detection. U.S.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Trey Nelson, a 30th Security
Forces Squadron military dog handler and Axel’s
seventh handler, sees retirement as more than just
a time for rest—it’s a chance for Axel to enjoy the
peace he spent his career protecting. “Whether it’s
chewing on his Kong or chasing a herding ball, Axel
loves to play,” Nelson said. “His favorite thing in the
world is getting his toy and being pet at the same
time.” (Courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 08.25.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.25.2025 19:05 |
| Photo ID: | 9276662 |
| VIRIN: | 250825-X-IT855-1006 |
| Resolution: | 480x640 |
| Size: | 60.25 KB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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