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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Despins, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, pets his dog, Jony, at his home in Sumter, S.C., March 22, 2017. Despins adopted Jony, his first MWD, after the dog retired due to a compressed disc in his spine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)


MWD retires, reunited with wingman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Despins, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, pets his dog, Jony, at his home in Sumter, S.C., March 22, 2017. Despins adopted Jony, his first MWD, after the dog retired due to a compressed disc in his spine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carson Padgett, left, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Wetsel, right, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsmen, participate in the Weasel Walk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 10, 2017. Weasel walkers did laps around Memorial Lake to raise money for the Air Force Assistance Fund, which gives grants and loans to Airmen in times of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McKinney, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) command chief, left, and Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th FW commander, right, hold up their Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) donation slips during the Weasel Walk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 10, 2017. To kick off Shaw’s AFAF campaign 20th FW leadership signed donation slips toward the base’s goal of $95,153. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Team Shaw members participate in the Weasel Walk around Memorial Lake at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 10, 2017. More than 100 Team Shaw members gathered to raise money for their fellow Airmen during the kick-off event for the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Jony, a retired military working dog, plays outside his new home in Sumter, S.C., March 22, 2017. After a nine-year career as an explosives-certified patrol dog, Jony’s first handler adopted him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Claypool, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, and Jony, a retiring 20th SFS MWD, take a “last ride” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 22, 2017. Traditionally MWDs are given a “last ride” around the base prior to a retirement or remembrance ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Garon Shelton, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) commander, left, awards Jony, a retiring 20th SFS military working dog (MWD), center, a certificate of meritorious service, while Staff Sgt. Brian Claypool, 20th SFS MWD handler, right, holds the certificate at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 22, 2017. Jony retired after nine years of service due to a compressed disc in his spine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Atricia Trice, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, serves an Airman his meal during a birthday dinner at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 15, 2017. Leadership from around the 20th Fighter Wing served their Airmen dinner and spent time with them while they ate to show their appreciation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Leadership from the 20th Fighter Wing sing “Happy Birthday” to Airmen during a birthday dinner at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 15, 2017. Monthly birthday dinners are an opportunity for Airmen to network with others and for their leadership to mentor them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathen Trevino, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, left, fist-bumps Tech. Sgt. Cecy Hunter, 20th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of commercial vehicle inspection area, right, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 15, 2017. The two attended the dinner, which leadership hosted to give back to their Airmen, to celebrate their birthdays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Ara Thomas, 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center Key Spouse Program coordinator, smiles at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2017. After key spouses are approved by their unit commander, Thomas helps them receive necessary training so they can act as a liaison between Team Shaw families and helping agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Ara Thomas, 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center Key Spouse Program coordinator, briefs families during a pre-deployment dinner at the Carolina Skies and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 13, 2017. Key spouses aim to make contact with families prior to deployments to establish familiarity so Team Shaw members feel comfortable asking them for help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
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