Retired military K-9 reunites with his former Air Force handler: ‘It’s been a blessing’
By Melissa Rudy, Fox News
Published Dec. 24, 2023, 6:38 a.m. ET
S Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, had been separated for over two years. As the 10-year-old German shepherd prepares for retirement, American Humane surprised the dog and his handler with a pre-holiday reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
A US Air Force Service member and his former military working dog have been reunited after being separated for over two years.
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An Air Force staff sergeant has been reunited with his best friend for the holidays — and they’ll now be together forever.
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, had been separated for over two years. As the 10-year-old German shepherd prepares for retirement, American Humane surprised the dog and his handler with a pre-holiday reunion in San Antonio, Texas.
During the three years that Alcala was John’s handler, the two formed a strong bond.
They were separated in September 2021 when Alcala was reassigned to another base.
“We worked together every day for the three years I was there, give or take a few days,” Alcala told Fox News Digital.
https://nypost.com/2023/12/24/lifestyle/dog-that-served-our-nation-is-reunited-with-its-former-air-force-handler-its-been-a-blessing/