U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Krippel, a military working dog handler assigned to the 316th Security Support Squadron, and Dakota, Krippel’s military working dog, take a break after demonstrating their daily obedience training at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 16, 2025. Krippel, the 316th Wing’s June “Winnin’ Like a Griffin” honoree, won first place in this year’s Capitol K9 Trials for obedience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Njuguna)