Nemo A534 was a German Shepherd that served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. [1]

Nemo then spent the rest of his retirement at the Department of Defense Dog Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. He was given a permanent kennel near the veterinary facility. A sign with his name, serial number, and details of his Vietnam heroic exploit designated his freshly painted home.

Apr 25, 2024 · Vietnam War Veteran Airman Robert ‘Bob’ Throneburg and his partner, Military Working Dog Nemo, have an enduring legacy within the working dog community. On April 2, Throneburg’s family came to see the impacts of this legacy in person when they visited the 341st Training Squadron.

Nemo's injuries included the loss of one eye. A sweep of the area by the Quick Reaction Team met with negative results. Using additional sentry dog teams, the security forces located and killed four more VC.

On this day, March 22, 2019, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., said their final goodbye to MWD Nemo. Lt. Col. Nicholas Petren, 90th Security Forces Squadron commander, said Nemo was just one of those dogs that brought extreme energy and devotion to their work.

Dec 4, 2016 · MWD Nemo was given the best of veterinary care and, on June 23 1967, USAF Headquarters directed that he be returned to the United States, the first sentry dog officially retired from active service. The C124 Globemaster touched down …

Apr 25, 2024 · Vietnam War Veteran Airman Robert ‘Bob’ Throneburg and his partner, Military Working Dog Nemo, have an enduring legacy within the working dog community. On April 2, Throneburg’s family came to see the impacts of this legacy in person when they visited the 341st Training Squadron.

On June 23, 1967, HQ USAF directed Nemo be returned to Lackland AFB, TX, as the first sentry dog officially retired from military service. Nemo was only one of the many dogs who served, and continue to serve, faithfully and honorably in the United States Air Force.

On this day, March 22, 2019, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., said their final goodbye to MWD Nemo. Lt. Col. Nicholas Petren, 90th Security Forces Squadron commander, said Nemo was just one of those dogs that brought extreme energy and devotion to their work.

Feb 10, 2020 · Nemo, serial No. A534 of the 377th Security Police K-9, was returned to the United States and spent his retirement at the Department of Defense Dog Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He died there in December 1972.