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MWD Rico
Rico, you have served your country faithfully, loyally and ever vigilant. There comes a time in a handler’s life when we must see one of our own make that final journey to the golden kennel. Rico, you will be missed greatly. It is not easy that we see you pass, but apparently a greater power needs a dog with a serious love for protecting people to take his side and watch over him. We would like to thank you Rico, for giving us the opportunity to be your decoy, especially when we weren’t looking. My friend - take care of the ones with you and protect them the way that you promised to protect us. Don’t forget us; for we will never forget you, particularly those of us who still wear your reminders!
Take care my friend, and mark your territory as soon as you get there.

P.S. To the greater power: Be cautious when removing his food pan, he’s a little protective of it!

This is a tribute to a service member who has dedicated his life to the protection of the United States.

• Born November 1992
• Entered active duty June 1994

Assigned to Vandenberg AFB, July 1995
• Deployed Sept 1997 – Feb 1998 to Bahrain
• 12 narcotic finds on Vandenberg - 9 oz Marijuana & 5 items of paraphernalia

PCS’d to Malmstrom AFB, February 1998
• Jan 99 – Apr 99 supported U.S. Customs Service
• 27 drug finds - 3138 lbs. of Marijuana/total value: $ 9.94 million & 172 lbs. of Cocaine/total value: $ 11.6 million

Oct 99 – Jan 00 supported U.S. Customs Service
- 6 narcotic finds - 523 lbs. of Marijuana/total value: $ 1.65 million

Career total: 3833 lbs. of narcotics - $ 23.2 million

2000 – 2001 Marauder Mobility Exercise
• Rico was utilized as a Sentry Dog, detected opposing forces attempting to penetrate base perimeter
• Jan 02, Civilian Assistance for Ferguson County and Lewistown Police Departments with the execution of Drug Warrants.

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Malstrom AFB MT

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