K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

30th Security Forces Squadron members present going away gifts to Military Working Dog Bberik during Bberik’s Retirement Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force, Calif., April 8, 2024. Bberick served as a duel certified Patrol Explosive Detector Dog protecting in the 30th Security Forces defending 11,000 base members and protecting 8.4 billion dollars of Department of Defense and commercial space launch assets. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

Lt. Col. David Temple, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents a retirement certificate to Military Working Dog Bberik’s previous handler, who adopted him upon retirement, during Bberik’s Retirement Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force, Calif., April 8, 2024. Bberik retired after seven years of service in the U.S. Air Force, supporting nine U.S. Secret Service missions during the last six years at Vandenberg. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, middle left, Lt. Col. David Temple, 30th Security Forces Squadron commander, middle, and 30th Security Forces Squadron members cut the ceremonial ribbon for a newly renovated obstacle course during a K9 kennel ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force, Calif., April 8, 2024. The $2.7 million facility upgrade included a new K9 obstacle course and yard overhaul, including updated turf, a reenforced perimeter fence, and new lighting for the pavilion. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, speaks during a 30th Security Forces Squadron’s K9 kennel ribbon cutting ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force, Calif., April 8, 2024. The updated facility provides renovated features aim to improve training conditions for military working dogs and their handlers. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi)

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K9 Kennel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and K9 Retirement

Published April 9, 2024
By Senior Airman Joshua LeRoi

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

The Military Working Dog facility was renovated, providing updated features aimed at improving training conditions for military working dogs and their handlers. After the ribbon cutting, MWD Bberik retired after seven years of service in the U.S. Air Force, supporting nine U.S. Secret Service missions during the last six years at Vandenberg.