Military Working Dog Teams National Monument - Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is dedicated to the all the Military Working Dogs and their handlers from every branch of the U.S. Military who have put their lives on the line in far off lands.  The national monument was enacted by Public Law 110-181, Section 2877, approved by congress and signed into law by the President of the United States and is located on Lackland Air Force Base.

The monument summarizes the history of Military Working Dogs, and is a spectacular experience to visit.  Bronze sculptures of the various breeds of dogs used by the military and a lone Military Working Dog handler are lifelike and beautifully done by their artist.  One of the most interesting parts of the monument is the "Never Forgotten Fountain", a watering fountain for your dogs in remembrance of the working dogs left behind at the end of the Vietnam War. Service flags and the American Flag fly on poles behind the monument. Additionally, the National Monument is beautifully lit at night.

Many people do not know that the MWD Teams National Monument is open to the public and their dogs! You must stop at the visitors center located off Military Drive to get a base pass. Tell the Security Forces Airmen working in the visitors center that you would like a base pass to see the MWD Teams National Monument. You and any adults in your party MUST provide a valid drivers license or ID card. After a brief background check, you will be given a base pass to visit the monument. Please note, if you have certain criminal convictions or wants/warrants for your arrest, you will not be allowed access to the installation. Contact me for further information.If you have any issues accessing the base, please send me a personal message so I can assist.

Please remember to pick up after your dog! Waste disposal bag dispensers are located at the monument.

Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): World War II Korean War Vietnam War Iraq Afghanistan In Honor Of: Dedicated to all U.S. Military Working Dog Handlers and their beloved dogs who defend America from harm, defeat the enemy, and save lives. Marker Text: Military Working Dog Teams National Monument Doberman Pinscher German Shepherd Labrador Retriever Belgian Malinois Never Forgotten Fountain - "In everlasting memory of all the heroic war dogs who served, died, and were left behind in the Vietnam War' John Burnam, Vietnam Scout Dog Handler Date of dedication: October 28, 2013 Who Put it Here?: John Burnam Memorial Foundation Description of Memorial: I am a Military Working Dog Handler and I was involved in the dedication ceremony. The National Monument is located adjacent to the parade field at Lackland Air Force Base, where all U.S. Air Force Basic Trainees graduate and become U.S. Air Force Airmen. Lackland Air Force base is the home of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program. All Military Working Dogs and their handlers are trained at Lackland. Therefore, the location is very fitting for this amazing National Monument.

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