At a Glance
- TSA unveiled free 2026 canine calendar featuring 13 explosive-detection dogs from 97 teams nationwide.
- Calendar includes photos and fun facts about the dogs.
- Dogs selected from 97 teams across the U.S.
- Why it matters: Fans can download the calendar and meet the pups that keep airports safe.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) revealed its 2026 canine calendar on Wednesday, showcasing 13 of the more than 1,000 explosive-detection dogs that patrol U.S. airports. The calendar offers monthly photos and fun facts about the dogs, celebrating their work and personalities.
Calendar Details
The calendar highlights 13 canines chosen from 97 teams nationwide. Each month features a photo and a brief profile of the dog, from Denver’s 10-year-old Labrador Alex to Anchorage’s German shorthaired pointer Rosco.
- Alex – Denver International Airport (DEN)
- Bingo – San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
- Chica – Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Csipi-Simjee – Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Cypress – Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
- Erika – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
- Haver – John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Laki – Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Rony – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
- Rosco – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
- Rosh – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Steeler – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
- Xaro – St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Spotlight: Steeler
Steeler, a nearly 3-year-old Labrador retriever from Pittsburgh International Airport, won the 2025 TSA Cutest Canine Contest and is featured in the calendar.
According to the TSA and Steeler’s handler
> “fetching balls, playing with a tug rope and eating jumbo hot dogs.”
The TSA runs the largest explosives detection program in the world, with about 300 canines completing a 16-week training program each year.
Key Takeaways
- TSA unveiled free 2026 canine calendar featuring 13 dogs.
- Dogs selected from 97 teams nationwide.
- Steeler, the 2025 Cutest Canine Contest winner, is highlighted.
Download the calendar for free and see the pups that keep U.S. airports secure.
