The remaining sculptures are four of the more common breeds of Military Working Dogs utilized by the United States Department of Defense since World War II.
The "Not Forgotten Fountain", found in the south east corner of the Monument area, is a bronze sculpture depicting a Vietnam War dog handler pouring water from his canteen into a helmet.
L. 110–181 (text) (PDF) authorizing the JBMF the exclusive rights to design, fund, build, and maintain the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument.
Over a span of nine years, the JBMF raised $2.1 million from corporate sponsors and public donations to fund the construction and maintenance of the national monument.
This site was selected by the JBMF due to its historical significance as the training center and headquarters of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program since 1958.
[4] Graphic artist and designer Brian Rich, was tasked to digitally illustrate renderings that would bring their visions to life while telling the story of military working dog teams.
The final design creates a visual structure that incorporates the simplicity of the subjects but also details the complexity of military working dogs and their handler's lives on the battlefield.
The materials selected to build the national monument were granite and silicone bronze, which could stand the test of weather and time with minimum maintenance for its outdoor location.
The bronze and granite fully functional "Not Forgotten Fountain" was conceived by John C. Burnam and sketched and sculpted by Artist, Paula B. Slater, M.A.
The Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is located on a secure United States Air Force Installation.
As a result, the Airman Heritage Foundation is the only organization allowed to create officially licensed products for the sole purpose of raising funds to care for and promote the Monument.