Community Members, veterans and Connecticut National Guard Soldiers gather during a ceremony honoring Sgt. Stubby, the first and most decorated canine in U.S. military history, at the Connecticut State Library in Hartford, Connecticut, April 20, 2026. The event, held on the 100th anniversary of Stubby's death, marked the unveiling of a new statue recognizing the stray dog who served alongside the 102nd Infantry Regiment through 17 engagements in World War I. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Emmanuel Gibson)