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New military working dog facility groundbreaking

From left, Col. Johari Hemphill, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, Maj. Cameron Miller, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, and Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, shovel dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 29, 2025. The ceremony signified the start of construction for new military working dog kennels and a training facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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New military working dog facility groundbreaking

Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to members of Team McConnell during a groundbreaking ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 29, 2025. The members and the local community gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction for the new military working dog kennels and training facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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New military working dog facility groundbreaking

Military working dog handlers, MWDs and McConnell leadership pose for a photo during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new military working dog kennels and training facility at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 29, 2025. The facility aims to create a healthier living environment for the MWDs by increasing their living space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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New military working dog facility groundbreaking

A model of the future military working dog kennels and training facility is displayed during a groundbreaking ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 29, 2025. The new $8.6 million facility is projected to be completed in July 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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New military working dog facility groundbreaking

Senior Airman Arthur Reyes, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Polo, 22nd SFS MWD, wait for the new military working dog kennels and training facility groundbreaking ceremony to begin at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 29, 2025. The facility will improve the current one with dedicated spaces for grooming, veterinarian visits, handler needs and both indoor and outdoor areas for the dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Jennifer Kristek, McConnell Air Force Base’s veterinarian, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force Base Section animal care specialist, discuss prescriptions for their patients at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. Kristek and Bird prepared medication for the 22nd Security Forces Squadron’s military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Milan, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is held by U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force Base Section animal care specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Coble, 22nd SFS MWD handler, while Jennifer Kristek, McConnell AFB veterinarian, prepares to draw his blood at McConnell AFB, Kansas, April 3, 2025. This was Kristek’s first day working at the on-base veterinary clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

The base veterinary clinic is available for service member’s pets at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. The clinic is manned by a civilian secretary, a U.S. Army animal care specialist and a part-time civilian veterinarian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Jjago, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, licks peanut butter off a mat at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. The mat of peanut butter was used to distract and reward the dogs during their vaccinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Jjago, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, has blood drawn by U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force Base Section animal care specialist, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. All MWDs had blood drawn to identify potential health concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Luna, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is pet by U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force Base Section animal care specialist, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. Due to the nature of the military working dogs, they were required to be muzzled during their visit for the safety of the staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Luna, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, has her eye examined by Jennifer Kristek, McConnell Air Force Base veterinarian, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. During her visit, it was discovered that Luna had a foreign object lodged in her eye and was rushed to Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kansas, for surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Luna, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, receives care from Staff Sgt. Tony Higgs and Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Coble, 22nd SFS MWD handlers, during a regular checkup at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. Before being administered shots, Luna was given a physical to check her weight and heart rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force Base Section animal care specialist, fills a syringe at McConnell AFB, Kansas, April 3, 2025. Bird is McConnell’s only animal care specialist and is responsible for conducting regular checkups on MWDs and service members' pets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell’s new veterinarian

Jjago, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is held by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Coble, 22nd SFS MWD handler, while Jennifer Kristek, McConnell Air Force Base’s veterinarian, performs an exam on her at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2025. Jjago was born and raised by the Air Force’s premier MWD trainers from the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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For Those Who “Lead the Way”: Kansas City District Designs New Military Working Dog Facility at McConnell Air Force Base

Jjiago, one of the military working dogs for the 22nd Security Forces Squadron K9 unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Army photo by Christine Paul)
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For Those Who “Lead the Way”: Kansas City District Designs New Military Working Dog Facility at McConnell Air Force Base

Members of the 22nd Security Forces Squadron K9 unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. From left to right, Tech. Sgt. Noah Hyatt, kennel master, Senior Airman Joseph Fox, Staff Sgt. Joshua Espinoza Stewart, Senior Airman Ashley Skeels and Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Coble. (U.S. Army photo by Christine Paul)
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For Those Who “Lead the Way”: Kansas City District Designs New Military Working Dog Facility at McConnell Air Force Base

The current facility for the 22nd Security Forces Squadron K9 unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is designing and building a brand-new facility for the squadron. (U.S. Army photo by Christine Paul)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maureen Tanner, 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander, converses with crew members at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2021. The 349th ARS, based out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, flies fuel support operations for missions all over the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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A member of the 349th Air Refueling Squadron goes through pre-flight checks at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 3, 2021. The 349th ARS, based out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, flies fuel support operations for missions all over the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)
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