Caring for the force's four-legged members: Maxwell's veterinary
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sophee Brown, 42d Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, kneels beside MWD Vegas E283, a German shepherd, while they pose for a photo at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 27, 2026. The partnership between handler and K9 relies on consistent veterinary support to sustain peak performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikayla Cardona)