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Staff Sgt. Cody Nickell, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, shares a moment with his teammate Topa during Topa’s retirement ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 17, 2019. With Topa beginning his career as a MWD in 2012, he has defended Yokota alongside his handlers for seven years before being forced to medically retire. After a life of service, Topa has been adopted by his handler, Nickell and his family, to live out the rest of his days in peace.
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NIKON D810
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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8
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28/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/100
ISO
1600
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