"An American Hero"
NOTE: We were delayed by work getting to the West Coast, so we'll resume our race blogging with the NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA next weekend.
It is not everyday that one gets to encounter a true hero--and we're not talking about a race car driver or a pop culture icon. No, we ran into "Wizum", who is a member of the US Air Force Security Forces. Staff Sergeant Michael Schwartz is "Wizum's" handler, and told me the story about this four legged veteran.
He's an IED hunter. Yes, that nose that you see hidden behind the muzzle sniffed out threats to not just the SF airmen, but soldiers from the 4th ID, 25th ID and 10th Mountain Division. "Wizum" gets a little jumpy when there are kids running around, hence the muzzle. If our hero could talk, he could probably swap some war stories that would very likely make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
One nice thing for our four legged hero: Since he (like Jack Webb) carries a badge, "Wizum" does not have to ride in a crate when he flies, and adds another level of security. I'd think the air crews would be happy to have him along for the ride.
I hope, when he is ready to retire, that ol "Wizum" will find a place where he can run free and lay out in the sun for the rest of his days. He's earned it, IMO.
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