TSA releases its 2024 Canine Calendar.Photo:The Transportation Security AdministrationTSA has released its “Paws-itively Cute” annual canine calendar.In apress releaseshared on Monday, the Transportation Security Administration shared a link to this year’s15 winnersthat were chosen out of over 1000 of its explosive detection dogs honored across the United States this year.“TSA uses canines as part of its multilayered security operations nationwide and also trains about 300 canines each year,” the statement read. “These highly skilled dogs are trained to detect the scent of explosives or explosive materials.“TSA canines are paired with handlers who use the working canine’s keen sense of smell to help ensure security throughout the nation’s transportation system,” the release continued.TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationIn the calendar, the featured photos include facts about each individual dog, such as breed, birthdate, favorite treat and toy, along with the specific airport where each canine serves and protects.January’s model, posed in the snow, is a Belgian Malinois namedGini-Ginaout of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).Kari— a dog of the same breed born one day before Valentine’s Day — is featured for February, photographed in a red holding unit and working out of Maine’s Bangor International Airport (BGR).Next up isArchy Arce, a male German Shorthaired Pointer out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), photographed on a boat with his favorite activity listed as “lounging the sun.” Additionally, the calendar notes that the dog is named “in honor ofDavid G. Arce, a New York City firefighter, Engine 33, who died in service while responding during the 9/11 attacks.“Archy-Arce from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The rest of the pups includeDinafrom Harry Reid International Aiport (LAS),Benfrom Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU),Csimbokfrom Jacksonville International Airport (JAX),Ecifrom Buffalo Niagara International Airport/Niagra Falls International Airport (BUF/IAG) andDuke-LeDucfrom Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).Additionally,Lubo-Logoalso hails from LAX, Erika from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH),Joker-Jordanfrom Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL),Pukfrom Boston Logan International Airport (BOS),Rickyfrom San Antonio International Airport (SAT); SAT Police Department,Zetafrom Tampa International Airport (TPA) andZitafrom Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).Zita from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationPer the release, each dog trains for 16 weeks at the TSA Canine Training Center in San Antonio. After meeting their handlers, they are trained to adapt to “busy transportation environments” and “learn their craft of detecting a variety of explosive odors before reporting to their duty stations.““Each canine and their handler serve as a reliable resource for detecting explosives as well as providing a visible deterrent to terrorism across all transportation modes,” the release added.For more on TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program, visitTSA.gov.
TSA releases its 2024 Canine Calendar.Photo:The Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration
TSA has released its “Paws-itively Cute” annual canine calendar.In apress releaseshared on Monday, the Transportation Security Administration shared a link to this year’s15 winnersthat were chosen out of over 1000 of its explosive detection dogs honored across the United States this year.“TSA uses canines as part of its multilayered security operations nationwide and also trains about 300 canines each year,” the statement read. “These highly skilled dogs are trained to detect the scent of explosives or explosive materials.“TSA canines are paired with handlers who use the working canine’s keen sense of smell to help ensure security throughout the nation’s transportation system,” the release continued.TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationIn the calendar, the featured photos include facts about each individual dog, such as breed, birthdate, favorite treat and toy, along with the specific airport where each canine serves and protects.January’s model, posed in the snow, is a Belgian Malinois namedGini-Ginaout of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).Kari— a dog of the same breed born one day before Valentine’s Day — is featured for February, photographed in a red holding unit and working out of Maine’s Bangor International Airport (BGR).Next up isArchy Arce, a male German Shorthaired Pointer out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), photographed on a boat with his favorite activity listed as “lounging the sun.” Additionally, the calendar notes that the dog is named “in honor ofDavid G. Arce, a New York City firefighter, Engine 33, who died in service while responding during the 9/11 attacks.“Archy-Arce from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The rest of the pups includeDinafrom Harry Reid International Aiport (LAS),Benfrom Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU),Csimbokfrom Jacksonville International Airport (JAX),Ecifrom Buffalo Niagara International Airport/Niagra Falls International Airport (BUF/IAG) andDuke-LeDucfrom Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).Additionally,Lubo-Logoalso hails from LAX, Erika from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH),Joker-Jordanfrom Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL),Pukfrom Boston Logan International Airport (BOS),Rickyfrom San Antonio International Airport (SAT); SAT Police Department,Zetafrom Tampa International Airport (TPA) andZitafrom Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).Zita from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security AdministrationPer the release, each dog trains for 16 weeks at the TSA Canine Training Center in San Antonio. After meeting their handlers, they are trained to adapt to “busy transportation environments” and “learn their craft of detecting a variety of explosive odors before reporting to their duty stations.““Each canine and their handler serve as a reliable resource for detecting explosives as well as providing a visible deterrent to terrorism across all transportation modes,” the release added.For more on TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program, visitTSA.gov.
TSA has released its “Paws-itively Cute” annual canine calendar.
In apress releaseshared on Monday, the Transportation Security Administration shared a link to this year’s15 winnersthat were chosen out of over 1000 of its explosive detection dogs honored across the United States this year.
“TSA uses canines as part of its multilayered security operations nationwide and also trains about 300 canines each year,” the statement read. “These highly skilled dogs are trained to detect the scent of explosives or explosive materials.
“TSA canines are paired with handlers who use the working canine’s keen sense of smell to help ensure security throughout the nation’s transportation system,” the release continued.
TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security Administration
In the calendar, the featured photos include facts about each individual dog, such as breed, birthdate, favorite treat and toy, along with the specific airport where each canine serves and protects.
January’s model, posed in the snow, is a Belgian Malinois namedGini-Ginaout of New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Kari— a dog of the same breed born one day before Valentine’s Day — is featured for February, photographed in a red holding unit and working out of Maine’s Bangor International Airport (BGR).
Next up isArchy Arce, a male German Shorthaired Pointer out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), photographed on a boat with his favorite activity listed as “lounging the sun.” Additionally, the calendar notes that the dog is named “in honor ofDavid G. Arce, a New York City firefighter, Engine 33, who died in service while responding during the 9/11 attacks.”
Archy-Arce from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security Administration
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The rest of the pups includeDinafrom Harry Reid International Aiport (LAS),Benfrom Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU),Csimbokfrom Jacksonville International Airport (JAX),Ecifrom Buffalo Niagara International Airport/Niagra Falls International Airport (BUF/IAG) andDuke-LeDucfrom Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Additionally,Lubo-Logoalso hails from LAX, Erika from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH),Joker-Jordanfrom Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL),Pukfrom Boston Logan International Airport (BOS),Rickyfrom San Antonio International Airport (SAT); SAT Police Department,Zetafrom Tampa International Airport (TPA) andZitafrom Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Zita from TSA’s 2024 Canine Calendar.The Transportation Security Administration
Per the release, each dog trains for 16 weeks at the TSA Canine Training Center in San Antonio. After meeting their handlers, they are trained to adapt to “busy transportation environments” and “learn their craft of detecting a variety of explosive odors before reporting to their duty stations.”
“Each canine and their handler serve as a reliable resource for detecting explosives as well as providing a visible deterrent to terrorism across all transportation modes,” the release added.
For more on TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program, visitTSA.gov.
source: people.com
