Furry Fighters: Military Working Dogs Howoard and Baily Retire

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Willson, 316th Security Support Squadron military working dog handler, celebrates with Military Working Dog Howoard, assigned to the 316th SSPTS, during Howoard’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 15, 2026. Howoard conducted 1,200 hours of explosive detection during his service at Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks)