One of the hardest parts of being a K-9 handler in the military is saying goodbye when one or both are reassigned, which is why the reunion of a U.S. Air Force technical sergeant and her former K-9 is extra special.

U.S. Air Force K-9 Erika was separated from her handler in June when Technical Sergeant Tara Cummins was reassigned from New Jersey to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas .

Cummins told the Humane Society that while she has been partnered with six K-9s so far throughout her military career, the relationship with Erika stood out.

"I have loved her since the moment I saw her, but it grew to a different level once we were paired together," Cummins said. "Instantly, we clicked and very quickly were crushing training and work together."

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