Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

A memorial photo of military working dog Impi is presented during his End of Watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. MWD Impi served eight handlers and dedicated his life in service to the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Zimmerman, 319th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, speaks during an end of watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. The End of Watch ceremony was held in honor of the passing of military working dog Impi, who was assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron for 6 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Airmen assigned to the 319th Honor Guard, present the colors during an end of watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. The End of Watch ceremony was held in honor of military working dog Impi, assigned to the 319th Security Forces Squadron, who passed away on January 13, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Senior Airman Alexis Smith, 319th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, salutes MWD Impi’s memorial during an End of Watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. During his service, MWD Impi worked countless missions with his handlers, participated in joint training with the federal Bureau of Investigation, Customs and Border Patrol, the Army and the Fargo Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, speaks during a military working dog end of watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. Rosales recounted his own memory of MWD Impi during his service, and the impact that MWD’s bring to their handlers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)

Grand Forks AFB holds End of Watch Ceremony for MWD Impi

Published March 9, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Emma Teel
319 Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- A memorial photo of military working dog Impi is presented during his End of Watch ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, March 3, 2026. MWD Impi served eight handlers and dedicated his life in service to the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)