One of Richmond International Airport’s own makes it onto 2025 TSA Canine Calendar

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- One of Richmond International Airport's (RIC) furriest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents is among those featured in 2025 TSA Canine Calendar. On Monday, Dec. 2, the TSA announced that its 2025 TSA Canine Calendar -- which highlights 13 "extraordinary canines" who work in explosion detection in airports across America -- was complete. The winner of the TSA's Cutest Canine Contest, the 5-year-old Barni from San Francisco International Airport, is proudly displayed on the cover and in the month of August. However, if you turn to the month of September, you'll find the "hard-working" and "dedicated" Hary -- a 6-year-old German Shephard who works at RIC in Henrico County. Hary, a TSA explosive detection dog who works at Richmond International Airport. He was featured in the 2025 TSA Canine Calendar. (Photo: Transportation Security Administration) "Hary is always on alert and ready to find any potential threats," his description on the calendar reads. "You could say he is raising the woof when it comes to keeping people safe!" His favorite treat is a dental chew or anything covered in peanut butter, according to the TSA, and he loves his KONG toy. Here's all of the talented pups included in this year's calendar: Argo: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Arina: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) Badger: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Barni: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Bely: Charleston International Airport (CHS) Beny: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Birdie: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) Bruno: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Carlo: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Dodo: Portland International Airport (PDX) Hary: Richmond International Airport (RIC) Kipper: San Diego International Airport (SAN) Smokie: Dallas Love Field (DAL) "TSA canines and their handlers are vital in detecting explosives and deterring threats across all transportation modes," the TSA said. "These teams exemplify dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to transportation security and keeping the traveling public safe." Restaurants divided on whether lawmakers should make changes to Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio If you'd like a copy of this calendar, you can download it here for free.

One of Richmond International Airport’s own makes it onto 2025 TSA Canine Calendar

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- One of Richmond International Airport's (RIC) furriest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents is among those featured in 2025 TSA Canine Calendar.

On Monday, Dec. 2, the TSA announced that its 2025 TSA Canine Calendar -- which highlights 13 "extraordinary canines" who work in explosion detection in airports across America -- was complete.

The winner of the TSA's Cutest Canine Contest, the 5-year-old Barni from San Francisco International Airport, is proudly displayed on the cover and in the month of August.

However, if you turn to the month of September, you'll find the "hard-working" and "dedicated" Hary -- a 6-year-old German Shephard who works at RIC in Henrico County.

Hary, a TSA explosive detection dog who works at Richmond International Airport. He was featured in the 2025 TSA Canine Calendar. (Photo: Transportation Security Administration)

"Hary is always on alert and ready to find any potential threats," his description on the calendar reads. "You could say he is raising the woof when it comes to keeping people safe!"

His favorite treat is a dental chew or anything covered in peanut butter, according to the TSA, and he loves his KONG toy.

Here's all of the talented pups included in this year's calendar:

  • Argo: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
  • Arina: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Badger: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Barni: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Bely: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
  • Beny: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Birdie: Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
  • Bruno: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
  • Carlo: Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Dodo: Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Hary: Richmond International Airport (RIC)
  • Kipper: San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Smokie: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

"TSA canines and their handlers are vital in detecting explosives and deterring threats across all transportation modes," the TSA said. "These teams exemplify dedication, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to transportation security and keeping the traveling public safe."

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If you'd like a copy of this calendar, you can download it here for free.