Women of K9 Calendar

02/02/2023

We'll update with any details that we receive, but just wanted to make everyone aware!

01/27/2023

What’s it like owning a high drive dog?
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01/25/2023

12/04/2022

Thank you so much for supporting your museum. Giving Tuesday is here!
Our goal is to raise $10,000 before the end of the year to acquire a rare collection of MWD artifacts, including uniform pieces, patches, and more. We urgently need your help! To be part of this important event, please consider making a donation via our website at:
https://mwdheritagemuseum.org/donate/ or send a check: MWD Heritage Mueum, P. O. Box 54, Newport, TN 37821
We thank you for your support.

12/04/2022

The event that altered Nemo's life began on Dec. 4, 1966. He and his handler, A1C Robert A. Throneburg of Charlotte, N.C., were on patrol at Tan Son Nhut AB. The proceeding day, Tan Son Nhut had been hit by a Viet Cong mortar attack. During the attack about 60 VC swept through an opening they made in the base perimeter's barbed wire fence.

The infiltrators were stopped and turned back by the 377th Security Police Squadron's main line of defense. But four VC eluded discovery by earlier search parties and were hiding within the base's perimeter. It was the sentry dog's job to find them.

In the silence of darkness, the two sentries walked cautiously forward. Suddenly their search ended. Nemo had alerted them to a group of hidden VC. "Watch him," said Airman Throneburg. The dog's muscles tensed for action. "Get him!" -- was the next command and Nemo lunged savagely forward, into the enemy's nest. Airman Throneburg followed close behind.

In the first moments of encounter, Airman Throneburg killed two of the VC. But, before additional security police could reach them, Airman Throneburg was wounded in the shoulder and Nemo's nose was creased by a bullet. The remaining enemy were soon killed by other security police.

Nemo was credited not only with saving the life of Airman Throneburg, but indirectly prevented further destruction of life and property at Tan Son Nhut.

The 377th SPS was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its "heroic valor," against the Viet Cong infiltration force.
From Air Force News.

12/04/2022

Join us today to Celebrate Wear Brown Shoes Day. This kooky holiday was originally established to give some love to Brown Shoe Wearers, who were traditionally the workers. Although our heroic K9 may not have received the memo, clearly his handler did.

11/24/2022

This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of just how grateful we are for you.

11/19/2022

11/11/2022