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military working dog , Frankie retired

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during a ceremony September 11th at the

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Minuteman Commons after eight years of

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service with the 66 security force .

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The squad thanks for everybody that

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made it out these air a special event .

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So I know that sometimes they're pretty

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rare and and they're pretty powerful to

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because you get to see how much

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dedication that dogs have and what they

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mean to us . During this time , a

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handsome Frankie sported hundreds of

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local security missions and to combat

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related deployment as a patrol

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explosive detection dog , M DVD ,

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Frankie acted as a psychological

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deterrent on the installation and

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conducted patrols in search of

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explosives and personnel attempting to

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gain unauthorized access to ensure

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safety of the military and civilian

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personnel . Major Watch presented

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Frankie with the Air Force Achievement

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Medal for Meritorious Service , and he

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was presented a new collar and leash to

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symbolize his transition to civilian

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life . This is Rick Perry , handsome

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Air Force Base , Massachusetts