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TSA Canine Calendar

2021

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Breed: Vizsla

Handler: John D.

Location: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Favorite treat: Rony has a lot of favorite treats. He thinks that anything edible is fair game!

Favorite toy: Rony isn’t picky when it comes to toys. However, he goes crazy over anything that squeaks!

Rony has his sights on being President one day. He already knows how to command a room and is ready to make that leap after retirement!

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JANUARY 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Highly trained explosives detection canine teams are a reliable resource at detecting explosives and provide a visible deterrent to terrorism directed towards transportation systems.

Source: The Transportation Security Administration

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Male

Breed: German Short-Haired Pointer

Handler: Katie C.

Location: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Favorite treat: His favorite treat is a daily dental chew right before bedtime.

Favorite places: Csoki loves to play fetch but he’s not very good at catching the ball. One day he will get it!

Favorite toy: Csoki’s favorite toy is a KONG ball. He also really enjoys borrowing toys from his siblings.

Csoki really likes to play in the snow because it’s pretty fluffy. He LOVES digging in it.

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FEBRUARY 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

There are more than 1,000 TSA canine teams deployed nationwide tasked with screening passengers and cargo, and supporting other security missions. Considered the “center for excellence” for explosives detection canine training, the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine program is the largest explosives detection canine program in the Department of Homeland Security and the second largest in the federal government after the Department of Defense.



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Ash Wednesday

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s DayNational Love Your Pet DayPresidents Day Mardi Gras

National Pizza DayChinese New Year

Year of the Ox

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Handler: Jason W.

Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Favorite treat: Djanni is always ready for Greenies or DENTASTIX to keep his pearly whites pretty.

Favorite places: Djanni loves coming home to relax and play with his K9 brother, Alfie. Alfie was the 2019 National Dog Day contest winner and retired last year. Djanni and Alfie are inseparable and are the best of friends.

Favorite toy: Djanni’s favorite toy is a KONG Wubba.

Djanni has only been at work for a year and he hopes to win the contest next year and follow in Alfie’s footsteps! Watch out world!!

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MARCH 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Canine teams may consist of transportation security inspectors or local or state law enforcement officers who are paired with explosives detection canines and work in airports across the nation.



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Daylight Saving Time Begins

Pi Day

Palm Sunday

Passover Begins

St. Patrick’s Day

National Puppy Day

First Day of Spring

Traveling for spring break? Pack any sunscreen over

3.4 ounces in your checked baggage.

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Handler: Robert S.

Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Favorite treat: Hunter’s favorite treat is a good old-fashioned ice cube.

Favorite places: Hunter is a lover of airports, especially LAX. He truly enjoys going to work and loves his job of keeping the skies safe. After a long day at work, his favorite stress reliever is playing in the yard.

Favorite toy: Hunter lives for his Nylabone and large squeaky tennis balls.

Hunter’s favorite movie is the Wizard of Oz and he can’t get enough of the Tin Man. He dreams of being in movies one day just like Toto.

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Hunter was named in honor of firefighter Joseph Gerard Hunter, FDNY, Squad 288/HazMat 1, who died in service on September 11, 2001.



APRIL 2021

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Tax Day

Earth Day

Ramadan Begins

April Fool’s Day

National Pet Day

Passover Ends

Easter

Good Friday

National Siblings Day

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Male


Handler: Anyiliet R.

Location: Miami International Airport (MIA)

Favorite treat: His favorite treats are Milk-Bones.

Favorite places: Jung loves taking long walks around the neighborhood. He also really enjoys running and playing fetch.

Favorite toy: Squeaky Chuckit!

Jung LOVES going to work and he is besties with the pilots. He’s already chatted with them about his next career move after retirement - being a pilot!

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MAY 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

TSA’s explosives detection canines are trained on a variety of explosives based on intelligence data and emerging threats. Conventional explosives detection canine handlers undergo a 12-week training course. Passenger screening canine handlers undergo a 16-week training course.


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Memorial Day

Mother’s Day

Cinco de MayoStar Wars Day

Ramadan Ends Armed Forces Day

Don’t forget! All liquids must be placed in a

single zip-top bag when in your carry-on.

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Breed: Labrador Retriever

Handler: Dawn F.

Location: Oakland International Airport (OAK)

Favorite treat: Ron enjoys anything freeze-dried.

Favorite places: Ron’s favorite place is on the top step of the swimming pool but when it’s really hot, the pool is the only place for him.

Favorite toy: Squeaker ball. Ron loves to play fetch and enjoys going to the field where he can play ball all day long.

Ron is thinking of joining the Olympic swim team when he retires. He thinks he can show them a trick or two in order to win more gold medals.

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JUNE 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

TSA deploys more than 2,000 officers trained in behavior detection at airports across the country. These officers are trained on the use of behavior detection and security related questioning techniques, to identify potential high risk individuals or suspicious activities.


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National Sunglasses Day

First Day of Summer

Father’s Day National Selfie Day

D-Day

National Doughnut Day

Flag Day

Army Birthday

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Handler: Lisa P.

Location: Portland International Airport (PDX)

Favorite treat: Jade-Jane’s favorite treat of all-time is a Fruitable.

Favorite places: Jade-Jane gets really excited about wide open spaces where she can run fast in big circles. She also really enjoys trying to catch squirrels.

Favorite toy: Jade-Jane loves her Kong, but enjoys playing catch with her bumper toy when not at work.

Jade-Jane wants to be President someday. She already has the official portrait ready to go when the time comes. She may have to fight Rony on the title though.

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JULY 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Jade-Jane was named in honor of Jane S. Beatty, who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.


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World Chocolate Day

National Ice Cream Day

Independence Day

World Emoji Day

Avoid making sparks at security by keeping

your fireworks and sparklers at home!

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Breed: Vizsla

Handler: Penny F.

Location: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Favorite places: Kajla’s favorite thing is being on the job! Whether it’s in terminals, parking structures, vehicles or airplanes, Kajla is a force! She is perfect for working in the passenger screening environment and truly enjoys her job.

Favorite toy: She LOVES toys after a long day at work. Some of her favorites include a Kong squeaker, tennis balls and a Kong tug toy.

Kajla is TSA’s 2020 Cutest Canine Contest winner. She works hard for her rewards and one of her specialties is giving hugs to her handler.

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AUGUST 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Kajla is TSA’s 2020 National Dog Day Winner! Kajla is a 5-year-old Vizsla who has been an active Explosives Detection Canine for 4 years. Getting a toy is a reward for a great job at work, and Kajla loves to play with her tennis ball and rope toy. Did we mention that she LOVES toys?


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Coast Guard Birthday

Women’s Equality Day

National Dog Day

International Cat Day

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Handler: Betty M.

Location: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Favorite places: Her favorite place is being outside in the sun. When it’s warm, she goes swimming and loves the water. After a long swim, JJagoda likes to lounge in her comfy armchair.

Favorite toy: JJagoda’s favorite toy is a frisbee! She’s pretty athletic and will jump in the air to catch it. She also really enjoys the occasional tennis ball or stick in the backyard.

JJagoda can’t get enough of playing with her pink Cuz toy. It’s her favorite color and toys bring her joy!

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SEPTEMBER 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

JJagoda is one of the few remaining TSA-bred dogs still in service. JJagoda is named after Jake Denis Jagoda, a trader on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center, who perished in the North Tower on September 11, 2001.


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Labor Day

Rosh Hashanah Begins Rosh Hashanah Ends Patriot Day

Constitution DayYom Kippur Begins Air Force Birthday

National Guacamole Day

Yom Kippur Ends

First Day of Autumn

National Coffee Day

National Grandparent’s Day

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Simply use your DoD ID in the Known Traveler

Number field.

Female

Breed: German Shepherd

Handler: Matthew B.

Location: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Favorite treat: Rawhides

Favorite places: Rea really enjoys going to work with her handler at the airport. She also enjoys going on hikes to keep in tip-top shape!

Favorite toy: Her favorite toy is anything stuffed with a squeaker.

Rea loves going to work because she knows how important her job is of keeping the skies and passengers safe.

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OCTOBER 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas, the Canine Training Center includes 25,000 square feet of space with seven classrooms, office space that accommodates 95 employees, and a 100-seat auditorium.


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Halloween

World Smile Day

Navy Birthday

National Cat Day

National Dessert Day

National Taco Day

Columbus Day

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Female

Breed: German Shepherd

Handler: Jennifer S.

Location: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Favorite treat: Lexa-Alexey LIVES for crunchy treats.

Favorite places: She loves the outdoors where she can retrieve tennis balls that her handler throws to her. Lexa-Alexey also really enjoys running with her handler. Running keeps her in tip-top shape for her job.

Favorite toy: Anything that bounces is fair game for Lexa-Alexey.

Lexa-Alexey enjoys her time in the sun after a long day. Her favorite pastime is sun-bathing and she is hoping to get a modeling gig after her retirement.

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NOVEMBER 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

Canine teams work at more than 100 of the nation’s airports, mass-transit and maritime systems. The teams are a highly mobile and extremely efficient explosives detection tool to deter, detect and respond to threats throughout the nation’s transportation environments.


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Diwali

Thanksgiving Day

Hanukkah Begins

Marine Corps Birthday Veterans Day

All Saints’ Day

TSA’s 20th Birthday

Daylight Savings Time Ends

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Male

Handler: Rhena Q.

Location: McCarran International Airport (LAS)


Favorite treat: Bank enjoys carrots and ice cubes as treats after a long hard day.

Favorite places: Roaming the airplanes at work is Bank’s favorite spot.

Favorite toy: Bank is a huge fan of KONG tails and is always willing to play tug-of-war with his handler.

Bank loves his job with all his heart and is always a good boy for Santa. He knows Santa will bring him something GREAT if he works really hard at protecting passengers.

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DECEMBER 2021

DID YOU KNOW?

An average of 300 canines complete training every year and approximately 83 percent of those canines graduate from the training program.


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Christmas Eve

New Year’s Eve

Christmas Day

National Cookie Day

Hanukkah EndsPearl Harbor

Remembrance Day

First Day of Winter

If you’re traveling with gifts this holiday season, keep them unwrapped in your carry-on and

checked bags.

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Location: Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Favorite treat: Bella-Bell loves cookies.

Favorite places: She enjoys lounging on the couch after a long day.

Favorite toy: Bella-Bell is not a fussy dog. She will play with any ball and really enjoys running around playing.

Bella-Bell was named in tribute to Nina Patrice Bell who died on September 11, 2001.

The TSA passenger screening canines at SMF are handled by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputies who are amazing partners in ensuring the safety of the flying public.

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DID YOU KNOW?

The TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Program trains and deploys both TSA-led and state and local law enforcement led canine teams in support of day-to-day activities that protect the transportation domain. TSA trains canine teams to operate in the aviation, multimodal, maritime, mass transit and cargo environments. Law enforcement officers make up approximately 65 percent of the teams and approximately 35 percent are transportation security inspectors.


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