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Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack, a 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, walks Hugo, a retired military working dog, into the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. Hugo could no longer live a comfortable life due to progressive skin cancer and was euthanized. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
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Members of the 316th Security Support Squadron stand at parade rest to honor military working dog Hugo at the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. After saying goodbye, gifts were handed to Hugo’s family in honor of his passing. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack, a 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, hugs retired military dog Hugo at the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. Hugo was adopted by Hack who was his previous handler. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
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Members of the 316th Security Support Squadron say goodbye to retired military working dog Hugo at the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. After saying goodbye, gifts were handed to Hugo’s family in honor of his passing. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
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From left, Staff Sgts. Preston Boatwright and Joshua Hack, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handlers, pet Hugo, a retired military working dog, at the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. K-9 handlers with the 316th SSPTS visited the clinic to say their goodbyes to Hugo. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
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From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Hack, a 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, and U.S. Army Capt. Helena Krukowski, a veterinarian, talk about retired military working dog Hugo at the veterinary treatment facility at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 23, 2024. Hugo could no longer live a comfortable life due to progressive skin cancer. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor) (This image was created in color and changed to black-and-white.)
By Senior Airman Bridgitte Taylor / Published Aug. 27, 2024
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.,
Members from the 316th Security Support Squadron came together to honor retired military working dog Hugo at the Veterinary Treatment Facility, Aug. 23. Hugo was relieved from duty in 2021 after serving six years at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
With the rapid decline of Hugo's health, 316th SSPTS K-9 handlers conducted honors for Hugo, rendering him his last salute. Whether retired or active duty, MWDs receive honors after passing, reflecting the deep respect their handlers have for them.
