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Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, regains his footing following a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. Eelias was sedated for the procedure and was assisted by medical and veterinary personnel as he recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, undergoes a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The scan will provide veterinarians with information needed to determine the most appropriate course of treatment and whether Eelias can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hoettels, 6th Medical Group Commander, tends to Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, before a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The MacDill Veterinary Clinic partnered with the 6th Medical Group to provide diagnostic imaging locally and support timely medical care for Eelias. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexis Navas, 6th Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of computed tomography technology, operates CT equipment during a scan of Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The procedure brought Army and Air Force personnel together to share medical capabilities and expertise in support of military working dog health and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, undergoes a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The MacDill Veterinary Clinic partnered with the 6th Medical Group to provide diagnostic imaging locally and support timely medical care for Eelias. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, undergoes a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The scan will provide veterinarians with information needed to determine the most appropriate course of treatment and whether Eelias can return to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Army and Air Force personnel prepare Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, for a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The collaboration between the MacDill Veterinary Clinic and the 6th Medical Group enables personnel to leverage local medical capabilities while supporting timely care for military working dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Joint medical partnership enhances military working dog readiness

Published Sept. 12, 2026
By SrA Monique Stober
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Eelias, a 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, regains his footing following a computed tomography scan at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. Eelias was sedated for the procedure and was assisted by medical and veterinary personnel as he recovered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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