Military Working Dog Loeka and her former handler, John Leonard, are presented a certificate in recognition of Loeka’s six years of service at her retirement ceremony April 28, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Over the years, Loeka has been on three deployments to Iraq, saving numerous lives. She is one of the many military working dogs that the 436 SFS employs to keep Dover AFB safe from explosives, narcotics and other threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Rowan)
Military Working Dog Loeka and her former handler, John Leonard, pose for a photo at Loeka’s retirement ceremony April 28, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mr. Leonard will be adopting Loeka following her transition to civilian life. Loeka is one of the many military working dogs that the 436 SFS employs to keep Dover AFB safe from explosives, narcotics and other threats.(U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Rowan)
Lt. Col. James Zirkel, 436th Security Forces Squadron commander, pets Military Working Dog Loeka at her retirement ceremony April 28, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Loeka is one of the many military working dogs that the 436 SFS employs to keep Dover AFB safe from explosives, narcotics and other threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Rowan)
Military Working Dog Loeka and her former handler, John Leonard, share a playful moment at Loeka’s retirement ceremony April 28, 2011, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mr. Leonard spent two years as Loeka’s handler while serving in the Air Force. Loeka is one of the many military working dogs that the 436 SFS employs to keep Dover AFB safe from explosives, narcotics and other threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Rowan)