How a stray dog in London led to the training of search and rescue dogs
The terrier personality is one of a lone hunter who has no need for other dogs, but is fiercely loyal and dedicated to humans. They were also bred to dig…
Russian forces abandoned this dog, now he’s serving with Ukraine
A 3-year-old Belgian Malinois named Max was found by the Mykolayiv Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine in Mykolayiv Oblast. Max’s former owners, the Russian military, were identified by…
Bomb-sniffing dog, ‘Patron,’ honored with medal by President Zelenskyy
Dogs, with their keen sense of smell, have been used to sniff out enemy troops and detect illicit drugs. In Ukraine, one heroic canine has captured the world’s attention by…
Why Channing Tatum is the perfect person to make a film like ‘DOG’
It’s not often a military movie gets “it” right. The ones that do, seemingly sacrifice the storyline in favor of authenticity. And the ones that don’t, often forgo honoring the…
The untold story of the Navy SEAL and canine hero who caught Bin Laden
In 2008, Navy SEAL Will Chesney was introduced to the SEAL canine program, a team of four-footed recruits tasked with saving soldiers’ lives. What Chesney did not realize at that moment was that his canine partner, Cairo, would become instrumental …
InDOGuration celebrates the first White House shelter dog, Major Biden
Dogs have long been known as “man’s best friend”. Studies have shown documented health benefits and increasing happiness hormones for those who spend time with their furry friends. When President…
7 great gifts for your military pet
You’ve covered the kids, your spouse, neighbors, your in-laws, and even snagged a little something for the mailman and school principal. As you’re making your list and checking it twice this holiday, don’t forget a favorite military pet!
T…
Gender revealed for the dog that helped take down ISIS leader
A White House official on Nov. 25, 2019, said that Conan, the military working dog that helped take down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northwest Syria in October 2019, was a female.
However, a few hours later, a White House official said…
Here’s how to adopt a four-legged military hero
Who can resist the temptation to adopt a retired military working dog?
The Air Force is once again looking for people — military members or otherwise — who want to adopt retired military working dogs.
Take a second to just look at th…
This is the US military’s only search-and-rescue dog
In 2010, airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard deployed to Port-au-Prince, the capital and most populous city of Haiti, in response to a magnitude 7 earthquake that impacted millions.
“With the destroyed airfields, it was difficult for …