VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force Dani A248, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, retires from service at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 26, 2025. Dani was adopted by Tiffany Core, one of Dani's former dog handlers. The event commemorated Dani's seven years of service in the U.S. Air Force. Over his career he supported 17 United States Secret Service missions supporting the President and Vice President of the United States, Joint Chief of Staff and Foreign Dignitaries.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zakary Phare, 30th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and Tiffany Core, stand with Dani A248, military working dog, for a photo during Dani’s retirement ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Sept. 26, 2025. Phare was Dani’s last dog handler during her seven years of service after she was initially assigned to Vandenberg SFB on Jan. 22, 2019. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Hawkes)