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Axel, a retired military working dog, poses with his new best friend, Shelby, at Wall Beach on Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., Aug. 2, 2025. After serving for eight years at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Axel retired on July 25, 2025, and was adopted by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Nelson, a 30th Security Forces Squadron military dog trainer and Axel’s seventh handler. “Military working dog handlers form incredible bonds with their dogs,” Nelson said. “We train hard, work hard, and play hard together every single day—it’s a partnership unlike any other.” (Courtesy photo)
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