21st SFS opens new MWD kennel

Members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo in front of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new facility features a kitchen, a shower and laundry facilities that will allow MWD handlers to operate 24 hours if needed. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)

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21st SFS opens new MWD kennel

Peterson-Schriever Garrison and 21st Security Forces Squadron leadership cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new kennel will replace a facility that has housed Peterson’s military working dogs since 1981. The facility will have a full veterinary suite as well as expanded office space for Defenders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)

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21st SFS opens new MWD kennel

Col. James Smith, Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new road leading to the kennel is named after MWD Rex, the first K-9 allowed to retire alongside their handler, Tech. Sgt. Jamie Dana. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)

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21st SFS opens new MWD kennel

Published Jan. 21, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise
Peterson-Schriever Garrison

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo in front of the new military working dog kennel Jan. 14, at Peterson Air Force Base. The new facility features a kitchen, a shower and laundry facilities that will allow MWD handlers to operate 24 hours if needed. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Wise)