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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Leiter, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and his family escort Ares, 81st SFS retired MWD, during a final salute memorial service outside the vet clinic at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 9, 2018. Leiter adopted Ares over a year ago and they served together for four years, which included a combat operation deployment to Kuwait. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Defenders render final salute to military working dog Ares

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Leiter, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and his family escort Ares, 81st SFS retired MWD, during a final salute memorial service outside the vet clinic at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 9, 2018. Leiter adopted Ares over a year ago and they served together for four years, which included a combat operation deployment to Kuwait. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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