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Kona B090
(Kona)
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E-5 Staff Sergeant, Air Force
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BREED: German Sheppard.
WHELP DATE: 15 January 1981, Sacramento, Ca. USAF INDUCTION DATE: Feb 1982
USAF EUTHANASIA DATE: 29 Sep 1989
USAF OFFICIAL REASON: Hip Displasia (Genetic). ------------
Unlike the old Sentry Dogs, Kona was, through the course of time, assigned to protect many handlers and this he did with such intensity that it took its toll on his hips and therefore his life.
The animals loyalty, intelligence, and protective nature often stunned even seasoned handlers who came in contact with him. The only dog that came close to this level of intelligence was ficitional (Lassie). Where Lassie was trained , Kona literally learned, and adapted quickly on his own.
Whether climbing the ladders to the sentry towers around Clark (bad for the hips), investigating tunnels on the flightline, or traversing six inch slick concrete pipes high over a wash, Kona was intense when it came to patrolling. Kona exhibited such a remarkable discipline that his handler worked
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Kona Summer 1986
Kona resting on top of the A frame stairs in the dog training area
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Kona & Handler Nighttime
Picture taken first part of 1987, Just before Kona and his handler enterd the SATCOM "Horse Shoe" entrapment area. Notice Kona is not panting but growling at the SP with the camera...atta boy!
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3SPG K-9 Insignia
Guardians of The Night
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Subdued Patrol Patch
Patch Bearing Kona's name and brand, commissioned and worn by A1C-SrA Prince
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