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Airmen, commander complete CBRN training

Col. Ethan Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing commander, (far left) performs a buddy check of another Airman’s Mission Oriented Protective Posture, also known as MOPP gear, during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) training session Jan. 31, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. When worn properly, MOPP gear provides an airtight seal, completely encapsulating the wearer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

The War Dog Memorial features a picture engraved in granite of then-Staff. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron, and Military Working Dog Rico, and sits in the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, Dover, Del., Jan. 25, 2018. The War Dog Memorial was the first of its kind in Delaware. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

A brick with a thank you message lies at the base of the War Dog Memorial in the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, Dover, Del., Jan. 25, 2018. The War Dog Memorial features a picture engraved in granite of then-Staff. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 436th Security Forces Squadron, and Military Working Dog Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, hold the U.S. flag over retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master; retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, owner of retired Military Working Dog Rico; and Staff Sgt. Ashley Beattie, 436th SFS unit deployment manager, grieve over the U.S. flag-draped body of MWD Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, consoles retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg after retired Military Working Dog Rico was humanely euthanized Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, touches MWD Rico’s snout as all three said their final goodbye’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, cups the snout of retired Military Working Dog Rico while veterinary staff prepare to insert an intravenous needle into one of his front legs Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was Salter’s first MWD when he arrived at Dover AFB, September 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, attempt to take a paw print of Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Retired Military Working Dog Rico rests after having his paw print taken by retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, his owner, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Salter, 436th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg carried a U.S. flag as she accompanied her father. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Miller, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 aerospace maintenance journeyman and Base Honor Guard member, plays Taps as retired Military Working Dog Rico is carried by his owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016 after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, and retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg spend a few moments in an examination room with their retired Military Working Dog Rico Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized by a U.S. Army veterinarian due to his declining health condition caused by Canine Degenerative Myelopathy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge, gives retired Military Working Dog Rico a kiss on his snout Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy, which led to his retirement back in January 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Mya Spangenberg along with her father, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg; Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Airlift Wing inspector general inspections NCO in charge; and retired Military Working Dog Rico pose for a photo Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico was humanely euthanized shortly after being carried into the facility by Spangenberg, his owner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Retired Military Working Dog Rico sits between retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Weis, 436th Security Forces Squadron, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del. MWD Rico retired from the U.S. Air Force Jan. 15, 2016, after serving more than seven years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Rico’s last call: Squadron, base bids farewell to Airman’s best friend

Members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron render a final salute to retired Military Working Dog Rico as his former handler and current owner, retired Tech. Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, carries him to the Veterinary Treatment Facility Jan. 24, 2018, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Mya Spangenberg accompanied her father as they walked through the cordon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Security Forces, families welcome wingmen home

Luggage belonging to 12 returning 436th Security Forces Squadron defenders rests in a warehouse after a six-month deployment to the Middle East, Jan. 21, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Families and unit members met the defenders upon their return. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

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Security Forces, families welcome wingmen home

Defenders assigned to the 436th Security Forces Squadron return home from deployment to the Middle East Jan. 21, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The 12 Defenders departed the bus after a long day of flights returning them to Dover AFB. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

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Security Forces, families welcome wingmen home

Master Sgt. Michael Johnson, 436th Security Forces Squadron defender, embraces his daughter, Amelia, and wife, Kelly, upon his return home from deployment Jan. 21, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Johnson’s team was deployed to the Middle East for six months. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

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Security Forces, families welcome wingmen home

Staff Sgt. Justin Stevenson, 436th Security Forces Squadron defender, kisses his wife, Jamielee, while hugging his daughter, Julia, upon his return home from deployment to the Middle East Jan. 21, 2018, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Stevenson’s team has been deployed since July 2017. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron J. Jenne)

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