This is the Communists’ perfectly-bred military working dog
After the end of World War II, the Red Army was looking to create the “supreme” military working dog. After combining 17 different breeds, the Communists created a marvel o…
How dogs become courageous warfighters in the military
The relationship between dogs and humans is extraordinary. There is no other animal whose language we understand better. We know a nervous yip from a threatening one, a bark that…
4 missions of the military working dog
“The relationship between a military working dog and a military dog handler is about as close as a man and dog can become. You see this loyalty, a devotion unlike any other, and the protectiveness.”
– Robert Crais
The United Stat…
The Air Force used a ‘Dog Doo’ transmitter in Vietnam
American air power is a crucial component in military operations. Aerial assets can provide critical capabilities like reconnaissance, transportation and fire support. Of course, these assets are only effective if…
5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again
They’re your loyal companions, your four-legged best friends, the kind of pal that will be there with the love and enthusiasm you need on a bad day, and the joy and light on a good one. For many of us in the military community, dogs are the corners…
This charity provides assistance dogs to vets, active duty and first responders free of charge
After WWII, the Guide Dog Foundation was founded to provide returning veterans with guide dogs and the associated training at no cost. With advancements in canine training, the Guide Dog…
These were the mercy dogs of World War I
Man’s best friend has also been man’s battle buddy for as long as dogs have been domesticated. The mechanical, industrialized slaughter in the trenches of World War I didn’t change that one bit. All the belligerents let slip the dogs of war, some…
The USDA’s ‘Beagle Brigade’ is America’s first line of defense against agricultural warfare
It might sound silly to wage a war without using bombs, bullets, or any other kind of device that can actually take down an enemy military unit, but that’s not…
How Hitler and the Nazis almost killed off White German Shepherd Dogs
Today, the German Shepherd Dog is often thought of as a being tan/black or red/black in color. However, the White German Shepherd was once a highly-valued farm animal in Europe….
5 animals that became paratroopers
What, you think only humans can become paratroopers? Okay, so humans do lead most airborne operations but the military often brings along animals — everything from bats to bears — they think might be helpful in a target area.
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