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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ben Kaupp, right, and his wife and son get their first family photo taken with newly retired Military Working Dog Cchuy, who they have adopted, at the end of the K9’s official retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 10, 2023. Cchuy amassed more than 5,900 in all-weather specialized explosive search, deterrence and intruder detection operations, to provide a safe and secure environment for the mission accomplishment of the 48th Fighter Wing. Kaupp was Cchuy’s final handler and formed a special bond with the Belgian Malinois, and as soon as he knew the MWD was retiring, he and his wife knew they wanted Cchuy to become part of their family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Ukkie, 48th Security Forces Squadron, looks at the audience at the start of her retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. Ukkie began her active-duty career in 2017, serving at RAF Mildenhall with the 100th Security Forces Squadron, before being transferred to the RAF Lakenheath kennels in 2020, to share her knowledge and experience with younger MWDs. She has been adopted by her first handler at RAF Mildenhall and will live out her days with her family in Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ben Washburn, left, 48th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the Secretary of the Air Force, to Military Working Dog Ukkie, 48th SFS, during her retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. Ukkie, who also received a Meritorius Service Medal, began her active-duty career in 2017, serving at RAF Mildenhall with the 100th Security Forces Squadron, before being transferred to the RAF Lakenheath kennels in 2020. She has been adopted by her first handler at RAF Mildenhall, and will live out her days with her family in Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ben Washburn, left, 48th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal and certificate to Military Working Dog Cchuy, at a double-retirement ceremony with MWD Ukkie, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. Cchuy is being adopted by his final handler, Staff Sgt. Ben Kaupp (not pictured) and his family, but stood on the stage with another handler, due to the tradition of officially handing over the retired MWD to his or her new family. (U.S, Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Ukkie, 48th Security Forces Squadron, shows off her Meritorious Service Medal at the retirement ceremony for her and MWD Cchuy at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. Ukkie began her active-duty career in 2017, serving at RAF Mildenhall with the 100th Security Forces Squadron, before being transferred to the RAF Lakenheath kennels in 2020, to share her knowledge and experience with younger MWDs. She has been adopted by her first handler from RAF Mildenhall and will live out her days with her family in Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ben Kaupp, right, and his wife and son get their first family photo taken with newly retired Military Working Dog Cchuy, who they have adopted, at the end of the K9’s official retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 10, 2023. Cchuy amassed more than 5,900 in all-weather specialized explosive search, deterrence and intruder detection operations, to provide a safe and secure environment for the mission accomplishment of the 48th Fighter Wing. Kaupp was Cchuy’s final handler and formed a special bond with the Belgian Malinois, and as soon as he knew the MWD was retiring, he and his wife knew they wanted Cchuy to become part of their family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Ukkie, 48th Security Forces Squadron, shows off her Meritorious Service Medal at the retirement ceremony for her and MWD Cchuy at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. Ukkie began her active-duty career in 2017, serving at RAF Mildenhall with the 100th Security Forces Squadron, before being transferred to the RAF Lakenheath kennels in 2020, to share her knowledge and experience with younger MWDs. She has been adopted by her first handler from RAF Mildenhall and will live out her days with her family in Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ben Washburn, left, 48th Security Forces Squadron commander, salutes Military Working Dog Cchuy after pinning on the K9’s Meritorious Service Medal at a retirement ceremony, held at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023. During his time at RAF Lakenheath, Cchuy amassed more than 5,900 in all-weather specialized explosive search, deterrence and intruder detection operations, to provide a safe and secure environment for the mission accomplishment of the 48th Fighter Wing. The newly retired MWD has been adopted by his final handler, Staff Sgt. Ben Kaupp (not pictured) and his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks receives a mission brief from a Liberty Wing medical Airman during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. While on base, Hicks saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities to include expeditionary communications demonstrations and novel medical procedures developed to provide enhanced care for warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks speaks with Liberty Wing Airmen during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. While on base, Hicks saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities to include expeditionary communications demonstrations and novel medical procedures developed to provide enhanced care for warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Marquez, 48th Maintenance Group wing weapons manager, during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. During her visit to the Liberty Wing, Hicks toured infrastructure improvements designed to improve base resilience and saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Campo, 48th Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell, 48th Fighter Wing command chief, salute U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks upon arrival at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. During her visit to the Liberty Wing, Hicks toured infrastructure improvements designed to improve base resilience and saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks greets Airmen during her visit to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. During her visit, she took time to meet with service members to discuss several initiatives underway to support quality of life improvements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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DSD Kathleen Hicks visits the Liberty Wing

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Campo, 48th Fighter Wing commander, briefs U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks during a tour of RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 28, 2023. While on base, Hicks saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities to include expeditionary communications demonstrations and novel medical procedures developed to provide enhanced care for warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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Bury St. Edmunds Remembrance Day Parade 2023

Members of the Glenmoriston Pipe Band march in a Remembrance Day parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 12, 2023. The day honored the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces, British and Commonwealth veterans, as well as the allies that fought alongside them in the two World Wars and later conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Bury St. Edmunds Remembrance Day Parade 2023

British military personnel march during a Remembrance Day parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 12, 2023. The day honored the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces, British and Commonwealth veterans, as well as the allies that fought alongside them in the two World Wars and later conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Bury St. Edmunds Remembrance Day Parade 2023

RAF Lakenheath Honor Guard members march in a Remembrance Day parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 12, 2023. Hundreds gathered to pay homage to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during times of war, honoring their memory, recognizing their unwavering courage and ensuring that their sacrifice remains eternally cherished and never forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Bury St. Edmunds Remembrance Day Parade 2023

Local residents pay their respects during a Remembrance Day parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 12, 2023. Hundreds gathered to pay homage to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during times of war, honoring their memory, recognizing their unwavering courage and ensuring that their sacrifice remains eternally cherished and never forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Pilot for a Day Ethan Ridd gets a tour of the 492nd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 27, 2023. The Pilot for a Day program started in 2012 and gives sick children a break from routine hospital visits and a chance to see what the U.S. Air Force does. (U.S. Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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U.S. Air Force Pilots assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron (left) and 495th (right) welcome the Pilot for a Day, Ethan Ridd and his family to RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 27, 2023. The Pilot for a Day program started in 2012 and gives sick children a break from routine hospital visits and a chance to see what the U.S. Air Force does. (U.S. Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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