Meet Our Nation’s 4-Legged Heros

Service History

Whip was a Royal Australian Air Force(RAAF) Military Working Dog (MWD). He was bred at the RAAF Security and Fire School at Amberley Airbase. He was then posted to 2SECFOR, RAAF Base Amberley. During his career, Whip Supported Ex Pitch Black 2018 in Darwin for 3 months and participated in Ex Nigrum Pugio 2020 in Townsville. Whip was posted to 2SECFOR, Townsville at the end of 2020 and subsequently retired from service in 2022. Unfortunately Whip passed away on 16 October 2023, from an aggressive spinal cancer. We would like to continue Whip’s legacy but posting him as the first retired working dog to be registered with WPA.

Service History

Keni served as a combat assault dog (CAD) with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) from 2011-2017. During this time Keni participated in multiple exercises and training all across Australia and internationally, such as in the Philippines and New Zealand. He attended all training his handler did, which meant he often had to fast rope from Blackhawk helicopters and even did multiple parachute jumps, both free fall and static line with his handler. He also served on active duty on multiple Domestic Counter-Terrorism (DCT) rotations within the SASR. Keni retired due to spinal injuries caused by his intense service in 2017.

Service History

Stone was a combat assault dog (CAD) within the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Once Stone qualified a s a CAD he quickly began deploying to Afghanistan on operations. He did 3 tours of duty, 2011 with 1 SAS SQN, 2012 with 2 SAS SQN, and 2013 with 1 SAS SQN. Stone saved the lives of many SAS operators during his service in Afghanistan. He also was on active duty for Domestic Counter-Terrorism (DCT) with the SAS 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. Stone retired from service in 2017.

Service History

Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) Combat Assault Dog (CAD) with a deployment in 2018 to PNG on APEC Assist. Multiple rotations on domestic Counter Terrorism. Boss completed a brief 6 month stint in RAAF before retirement.

Service History

Atta served a long and distinguished career as a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military working dog (MWD). She participated in Operation Indian Ocean in 2014 and the 2015 Avalon Airshow.

Service History

Tilly was born and raised at RAAF SFS where she was then partnered with her handler on an AFSEC Military Working Dog Handler IET course in July 2016. They were subsequently posted to 2SECFOR Townsville, QLD from 2016-2020. 2021 posted to 2SECFOR Tindal, NT until she retired in 2021 due to Osteoarthritis. Since being retired Tilly has lived in Derby, WA and is now located back in Townsville, QLD living her best, laid back North QLD grey nomad life.

Service History

Dagger served as a RAAF MWD for 5 years. He completed Basic Course RAAFSFS 0002 28 Nov 14. Dagger was then posted to 2SECFOR SQN – TDL Det 01 Dec 14. After completing this posting he was posted to 3SECFOR SQN – PEA Det 27 Nov 17. Dagger was subsequently medically Retired 01 Jan 19

Now living his best life in WA.

Service History

Bliss started her military career as a RAAF explosive detection dog (EDD) in 2013. Following this she was identified to begin training in the newly established SASR scout dog program. Bliss soon become a regiment favourite, going on exercises domestic and international, working alongside the countries elite soldiers.

Service History

Xander, like many Combat Assault Dogs (CAD) that serve with the SASR, started his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and was a product of the RAAF breeding program. Showing nerves of steel he was quickly identified by SASR K9 developers as a candidate for CAD training. Upon successful completion of his CAD training he served at the SASR from 2017-2021.

Service History

Gus is a retired Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Military Working Dog (MWD). He has been posted to RAAF Base Pearce (WA) and RAAF Base Richmond (NSW). Throughout his career, Gus was deployed on exercises within australia to provide security to millitary assets and personnel. Gus was awarded the Australian Defence Force Trackers and War Dogs Association (ADFTWDA) Canine Service Medal for performing a minimum of 5 years continuous service, post graduation.

Gus now spends his retirement days relaxing at home with his handler or visiting the local coffee shops and bars in Perth, where he is loved and welcomed by the owners and their customers.

Service History

Bomber is a retired RAAF Military Working Dog.

Bomber was posted to RAAF Base Pearce. Over the course of his career he participated in Ex Griffin Fury 2017 and 2018, Ex Scorpion Sting 2018, and successfully completed RAAF MWD intermediate course in 2019.

Bomber was awarded his Canine Service Medal and retired as a result of working injuries in 2022.

He’s now living a great retired life, and you’ll never catch him without a kong in his mouth.

Service History

Vogue is a retired Air Force MWD. Vouge completed training and was posted to RAAF Williamtown in Nov 15 until retirement in Dec 22.

Service History

Santi was breed at RAAF SFS AMB. Posting to 2SECFOR Tindal and 2SECFOR Darwin. in 2021 Santi was posted to 2SECFOR AMB. Santi also Participated in Pitch Black in Tindal 2018.

Service History

Titus was a product of the RAAF breeding program, but quickly showed promise and was earmarked for service in the Combat Assault Dog program within the SASR. He served for 6 years at the SASR in Perth, Western Australia. He is now retired at home loving life with his handler.

Service History

Prim was posted with her handler to Pearce Airbase in Western Australia in 2017. Prim served for 3 years however, it was identified early on that she was born to be a home dog over a working dog. Prim and her handler spent the first year developing her to see if she ‘had it’ but ended up going down the retirement route. So now she has been retired and at home with her best mate for almost 4 years!

Now she lives the chiller life, exploring WA on camping and beach trips with her retired MWD bro Ozcar.

Service History

Apache was a Military Police Dog developed by Varg Kennels. He completed his basic course at RAAFSFS prior to posting to Townsville in 2020. He then posted to Darwin with his handler in 2021. Apache has completed multiple exercises and tasks ranging from the security with the Division HQ to support across 1, 3 & 7 Brigade.

Service History

Zlo was imported from Czechoslovakia. He graduated from SFS in June 2019. Zlo then posted into RAAF base Pearce. He worked hard securing the flight line at the airbase alonside his handler. Zlo also attended the Edinburgh and Avalon airshows. Zlo was lucky enough to travel to Japan in 2023 on a training exercise to broaden his knowledge. He retired in June 2024 due to Physical ailments that limited his capability.

Service History

Ulf successfully completed the basic training course in June 2018 after which he was subsequently posted to RAAF base Townsville. Ulf worked on the flight line in Townsville until he was then posted to RAAF base Darwin in 2019. He was then posted again to RAAF base Edinburgh in 2020 and finally to RAAF base Pearce in 2023 where he served until his retirement in May 2024. Ulf participated in many exercises including EX Talisman Sabre in 2023 and he also attended the Dick Staal seminar in Oct 2022.

Service History

Anzac successfully completed the basic training course in June 2017 and was posted to RAAF Base Darwin. Over the course of his career, Anzac participated in many exercises, including Ex. Pitch Black 2018 and 2022. Anzac was awarded his Canine Service Medal and retired in February 2023, just in time to celebrate his birthday.
He’s now living a great retired life and absolutely loving the comforts of a human bed.

Service History

X Man served with distinction in a number of RAAF posts and on exercises including:

RAAF Williamstown – Jul 16 – Dec 19
RAAF Pearce – Jan 20 – Oct 22 (Ret’d)
Ex Talisman Sabre 17 (Shoalwater Bay)
Ex Cope North 19 (Guam)
Ex Western Emu 20 (Learmonth)

Service History

MWD Jack served 5 faithful years in the RAAF including postings with 2SECFOR and 13SQN. His career has been focused in Darwin, however, he has participated in Avalon Airshow (Victoria) as well as countless domestic exercises and DFR recruitment activities.
Early this year he was diagnosed with epilepsy which marked the end of his working career. At 7 years old he is now retired with his handler living his best life in the Northern Territory.

Service History

Joker went through RAAF SFS Amberley Basic Course session 0007 – 23 June 2017
Amberley – RAAF TDL 2017 95WG – 2021
He arrived in Pearce 2021 and stayed there until he could find a retirement home in 2024 where he was united with his current owner.

Service History

RAAF Base Pearce Jul ’15 – Dec ’17
RAAF Base Tindal Jan ’18 – Dec ’21
RAAF Base Edinburgh Jan ’22 – Mar ’23

Service History

MWD commenced service in 2013 and retired from service in Pearce in 2023

Service History

Service History:
-2020 Intially posted to RAAF Base Williamtown ADG flight 1SECFOR and deployed to numerous base and field Ex’s as well as Urban training phases at Singleton Military Training Area:
– EX Gathering Storm 2020
– EX Gathering Storm 2021
– EX Diamond Storm 2021
– EX Pitch Black 2022 (RAAF Base Curtin)

-Demonstration MWD for numerous on base SQN open days and for Illawarra Air Show 2021

-Represented RAAF at Dick Staal 2 week Tracking Seminar 2022

-JAN 2023 Posted to 13SQN RAAF Base Darwin Security Flight and particpated in:
-EX Talisman Sabre 2023
– EX Diamond Storm 2024

– ANZAC Day City parades at Newcastle 2022 and Darwin 2023 & 2024

Service History

MWD Gidget graduated from RAAF SFS Military Working Dog Basic Course in 2020.
Gidget was then posted to RAAF Base Williamtown and then a second posting to RAAF Base Darwin in 2023.
MWD Gidget participated in multiple exercises during her time of service and achieved top dog award at her posted unit 3 years in a row.
Due to health issues MWD Gidget was retired in 2024 and now lives at home with her handler.

Service History

Woody was born on 28/04/2017, he was initially developed by K9 solutions before arriving at SASR K9 cell as a development dog in mid 2018. He was paired with a handler in A troop 1SAS Squadron where he served his whole career until his retirement in October 2021 as a result spinal injuries. During this time he did multiple Counter Terrorism rotations and exercises. He deployed overseas on one occasion and completed multiple parachute decents. 

Service History

Mack worked at SASR with 2 squadron and was on high readiness for domestic counter terrorism and special recovery operations multiple times. He was then retired in 2019. Mack is 11 years old. Now he is enjoying his life down in Busselton, WA.

Service History

RAAF SFS 2015 IET
RAAF AMB 2SECFOR 2015 posting
Helping with Conduct After Capture course twice
Exercises at AMB (multiple)
RAAF PEA 2019 posting
RAAF AMB MWD Basic Course Attachment
RAAF DAR EX Diamond Storm
RAAF PEA 2021 Retirement

Across this period many demonstrations, meet and greets and promo shoots.

Service History

Ranger served as an effective member of SASR. He deployed throughout Southeast Asia. Ranger retired early for his age due to a limb injury.

Service History

Doza was a Combat Assault Dog (CAD) who spent his career serving at the SASR.
During his time at the Regiment Doza deployed to Afghanistan and South East Asia.
Doza also completed numerous Domestic Counter Terrorism (DCT) rotations.

These days Doza spends his time chilling on the farm with the family, and of course his beloved kong.

Service History

Venom served within SASR between 2018-2024. He validated within six weeks of service and served multiple SR/CT rotations with the online SQN.

Service History

Anya was born from the RAAF Breeding Program located at the RAAF Security and Fire School in Amberley QLD.
Anya completed the RAAF Security and Fire School Military Working Dog Initial Employment Training Course and became a Military Working Dog in 2019.
Anya was posted to 2 Security Forces Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley upon graduation.
During this time, Anya was included in multiple different exercises and force protection duties up until her retirement.

Anya retired due to medical reasons and is now living her best life with her handler.
Anya had one handler during her career.

Service History

Kaiya graduated SFS at RAAF Base Amberley with her second handler in June 2019.

From there she was posted to RAAF Base Williamtown with 1SECFOR from 2019-2022

From 2022-2023 Kaiya was posted to RAAF Base Darwin where at age 10 her retirement was to be processed.

Kaiya is now living in Darwin with her handler and two furry siblings. Kaiya will soon be moving to Adelaide to enjoy the sunshine and beaches.

Service History

Arrest was a Euro import from Czech Republic and commenced RAAF MWD course training in May 2020 when we were paired. Arrest and his handler were posted to 2SECFOR / 13SQN Darwin in July 2020 where they participated in multiple international exercises such as Singapore bombing Camp, Diamond Storm, Arnhem Thunder, Rogue Ambush and Pitch black 2022. They then posted to RAAF Richmond in Jan 2023 where they achieved LMC standard. In the following months Arrest was assessed for his eyesight due to issues we encounter during night exercises and it was deemed in Jun/Jul that Arrest would be retired due to being diagnosed with PRA / degeneration of the lens. Arrest is now enjoying retired life with his handler and her husband as well as he’s little sister Chilli. Currently in Darwin although they are getting ready to do another move down to Cold Victoria!

Service History

MWD Asher 2062 graduated MWD basic course session 0001, in 2014. Where she posted to RAAF Tindal.

In 2016 she posted to RAAF Townsville.
In Jan 2019 she posted to RAAF Williamstown.
In Jun 2019 she posted to RAAF Edinburgh. Where she was retired due to arthritis

Service History

MWD Course 2021
Posted to RAAF Pearce 2021
Avalon Air Show 2023

Service History

Yurong originally got sent to the RAAF as a pool position MWD to commence training before the SASR K9 Cell identified he was not being trained and opted to purchase him.

Yurong first served with a handler from G troop, 2 SQN before his current handler took him and had him working in E troop, 2 SQN. At the end of 2020 Yurong then moved to I troop 3SQN where he served out his time in the unit before retiring end of 2024.

Service History

Developed by 2COM and sold to RAAF
0011 MWDH Basic Course
Posted to Tindal in 2019
Won the Bill Perrett Award 2020
Ex NP20 in Townsville
Deployed to Guam in 2021 for EX Cope North
Posted to Edinburgh in 2022
Posted to Amberley in 2023
Took part in 2 CAC in Canungra
Retired to handler in 2025.

Service History

Sabre graduated 20th of June 2018 with ACW Rachel Cordwell. Sabre has done postings to RAAF Base Darwin, RAAF Base Edinburgh, and RAAF Base Amberley until she retired on the 20th of June 2023 to her handler.

Service History

MWD Ninja 2079, Female – Dutch Shepherd

24 Jun 2014 – Teamed with LAC Faggoter, RAAF Base Amberley (2SECFOR)
30 Sep 2015 – Reteamed with LAC Gurowski, RAAF Base Amberley (2SECFOR)
18 Oct 2015 – Ex. Southern Katipo 15, Ohakea, New Zealand
05 Jan 2016 – Posted from RAAF Base Amberley to RAAF Base Williamtown (1SECFOR)
04 Apr 2018 – Op Atlas, RAAF Base Amberley
02 May 2018 – Retired.

After retiring from the Royal Australian Air Force, Ninja has embraced a well-earned life of comfort as her handler’s beloved fur child. She’s travelled around Australia on their caravan adventures and now enjoys her days demanding breakfast at 6am and insisting on regular ball throws.

Service History

Drago was employed by the Australian military police as a patrol dog, and was allocated in 2019 to his handler. Drago passed all requirements and certified deployable, Drago has served in Australia with the military police but has also worked with other agencies including RAAF, QPS and NT police force in joint training and patrols. Drago was certified for helicopter and water operations including rappelling and small boats and spent a large portion of his career as an amphibious asset. Drago deployed to Singapore on a combined exercise in 2022

During his service Drago suffered from a shoulder injury during a combined exercise in 2020.

Drago has had a long and exciting career and retired in 2024 to his handler and currently resides in QLD while still attending and supporting current and past serving members throughout his retirement.

Service History

28 Jun 19 – Completed Military Working Dog Course and officially teamed
01 Jul 19 – Posted to RAAF Base Townsville
15 Jan 23 – Posted to RAAF Base Amberley
Dec 25 – Awarded Canine Service Medal
07 Mar 25 – Unexpectedly retired due to degenerative myelopathy diagnosis

Service History

Valah started her training in 2018 at SME Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) kennels and was certified in 2019 and worked at 3 Combat Engineer Regiment with her handler until they both discharged December 2023.

Service History

Delta took part in Exercise Sea Explorer in 2018.
She was also on the HMAS Canberra with her previous handler.
Delta was retired after she broke her leg during an exercise.

Service History

Deca was Teamed with his handler on basic course in November 2016, posted to 2SECFOR Darwin until 2020, then subsequently posted WLM to 1SECFOR until retirement in DEC 22.

Service History

Queensland Police Service General Purpose Dog – 2013 – 2016 Mt Isa and Toowoomba Dog Squad

Queensland Corrective Services 2016 – 2022 – Brisbane and Mareeba

Service History

Drak and his handler were teamed officially on graduation of Military working dog basic course 0014 in 2020. They were posted to 1SECFOR at RAAF Base Williamtown (2020-2022), 26SQN (2022-2023) and then back to 1SECFOR (24-To Date).
Drak originally came from Slovakia and entered the RAAF MWD program.

Drak and his handler have had the opportunity to represent the RAAF and ADF through multiple open days, community engagements, exercises, air shows and many more. Their biggest highlights would be Avalon Air show in 2023, Pitch Black in 2022, And supporting SOI and State Police.

Service History

Hunter served as a CAD for 6 yrs with SASR in Perth, Western Australia, with two handlers until he retired in 2023.

Service History

Posted to Darwin 2014-16. Williamtown 16-19. Awarded Bill Perrett in 2016. Worked with 2CDO Course in 2017.