MWD Durango retires during ceremony
U.S. Air Force Maj. Katie Thalhamer, 81st Security Forces Squadron commander, presents Sgt. Sydney Waiters, 81st SFS military working dog trainer, with a retirement certificate on behalf of Durango, 81st SFSmilitary working dog, during his retirement ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 23, 2026. Durango, a drug detection dog, served in the Air Force for nine and a half years, working with 10 handlers and was successful with eight drug finds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)