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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gage Hyer, 375th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, speaks during the memorial service for K-9 Xxue X322, 375th SFS explosive ordnance detecting MWD, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 8, 2021. Xxue and Hyer formed their team shortly after their first interaction and worked hand-in-hand for 2 ½ years until Xxue’s sudden passing Sept. 14, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Henry)