See the heartwarming reunion between military dog and handler

Staff Sgt. Mike Alcala worked with a German shepherd named John for three years in Hawaii, but then Alcala’s skills were needed elsewhere as John had to continue to serve on the island. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY on their heartwarming reunion following John’s retirement.

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[westwasbest]

Every single military dog needs to come home with their owners, absolutely!

[GG-hjkg]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Enjoy your retirement! ❤🇺🇸🐶

[TamaraBeinlich]

Aww his eyes are beginning to cloud. 10 years old was to long for the military to keep him, not fair! Good luck John and Mike have lots a of fun.

[sharonsolana]

I love that John had a few seats to stretch out in the cabin! ⋆✰ 🇺🇸 ⋆✰⋆ 🇺🇸 ⋆✰⋆

[elizabethe]

Acupuncture, laser treatment, etc gave my dog so much comfort and relief in her older years. I hope the same for beautiful John!

[RUTHZELIZNAK]

This story brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy Sgt. Alcala and John were reunited. Thank you for airing this story!

[cherylbrown]

Thank you for your service John! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[unseelie]

Such a good boy! You can see the toll time has taken on him, but I've sure that he'll be given all the love and excellent care he needs to live out the time he has left in comfort.I thank them both for their service.

[chatty_]

Thank Goodness They’re Able To Take The Senior Dog In Even Though They Have A Baby. I Wish Them Many Good Blessings.

[suzanne]

Gosh I love hearing this. Bless the dog.

[amypope]

So beautiful I bawled! God Bless these soldiers BOTH 2 & 4 legged 🙏🌹🙏

[rvnpgrvnpg]

Thank you for your service pup john ❤ 🇺🇸

[wesner]

Thank you both your service! Enjoy your well deserved retirement John.

[doylebrockman]

Love all hardened warriors. Tougher than i ever was. Man, family, children, ducks, cows, horses, cats, etc. They are ingrained with unbelievable instincts. Our protectors, psych. Dr., loyal part of my life.

[susangordon]

Thank for your service...welcome
Home ❤🥰🐾🐕

[jakiwright]

What a Faithful wee dog to his master, and deserves to be treated like a King ❤

[sharonsolana]

We love you John and salute you! ⋆✰ 🇺🇸 ⋆✰⋆ 🇺🇸 ⋆✰⋆

[cindycrosby]

I'm sobbing like a little girl!!! Thank you all for your Service! ❤

[Diana-]

What a wonderful story 😢 John you are a hero, now handsome old boy, enjoy your well earned retirement with your lovely family, so glad your army “dad” came back for you. Promises made…..🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[joseph.shammami]

Hey. Michael. Your. Family. To. Us. And. Everyone. Thank. You Very. Much. For. Service. 🇺🇸👨‍🏭 ❤️🙏😘