Photo by Airman Megan Beatty | Joint Base Charleston | 05.26.2016
U.S. flags decorate the grave of Military Working Dog Akim/J375, a 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, at Joint Base Charleston, May 26, 2016. Akim was adopted by his handler, Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, a 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, after retiring in 2014. Akim passed away Feb. 19, 2016 due to health issues caused by his stressful career and......
Photo by Airman Megan Beatty | Joint Base Charleston | 05.26.2016
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, a 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, puts a leather leash and collar into a kennel during a memorial service for his former dog, Military Working Dog Akim/J375, at Joint Base Charleston, May 26, 2016. Akim went on several deployments and missions supporting the president, first lady and vice president of the United States. Akim also served......
Photo by Airman Megan Beatty | Joint Base Charleston | 05.26.2016
Tech. Sgt. Timothy Garrett, a 628th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, preforms Military Working Dog’s Last Call to Heel during a memorial service for his former dog, Military Working Dog Akim/J375, at Joint Base Charleston, May 26, 2016. Akim started his career as a single purpose dog, specializing in explosive detection and later received more training to become......
