March 13 marks K-9 Veterans Day, honoring the service and sacrifice of military working dogs.

U.S. Soldiers from the 928th Military Working Dog Detachment, Connecticut Army National Guard, joined community members in Newtown, Connecticut, on March 13, 2026, to observe K-9 Veterans Day and recognize the service and sacrifice of military working dogs.

During the event, Soldiers paid tribute to Mischa, a military working dog assigned to the unit who recently passed away. The ceremony also recognized the broader legacy of military working dogs and the lasting impact they have on their handlers and the communities they serve.

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