Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, Memorial at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, United States
The Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is a memorial at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, United States. It features a central bronze soldier with a raised hand, surrounded by four dog sculptures on a polished stone base, with a curved wall behind and flags above.
The monument was conceived by Vietnam veteran John C. Burnam, who founded a foundation in 2004 to build it. It was dedicated on October 28, 2013, after years of fundraising and design work.
The site honors the bond between handlers and dogs, and the fountain invites visitors to bring their own dogs for a drink. The engraved words "America's Freedom" and "Labrador Retriever" on the base highlight the breeds that served.
The monument is outdoors and can be visited on foot, with a paved plaza and benches for resting. Visitors should check access to the base in advance, as it is an active military installation.
The granite used for the monument comes from a quarry in Vermont, and pieces cut out for lighting were given to key contributors. The fountain is fully functional, so a visiting dog can actually drink from it.
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