U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Merrill, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassidy Hunt, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, right, presents dog toy gifts to retired MWD Kiru, center, following his retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Feb. 6, 2026. Kiru served for 7 years as a military working dog and supported 17 United States Secret Service missions as well as deploying to Djibouti, Africa. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.10.2026 17:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9516397 |
| VIRIN: | 260206-X-IT855-1005 |
| Resolution: | 4553x3029 |
| Size: | 1.78 MB |
| Location: | VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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