Daily Archives: March 23, 2012

Old Air Force dog taking new friend with him into retirement

NewsBy Ron March 23, 2012 1 Comment

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Col. Otto Feather retired Friday with another old dog from the Air Force — a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois named Elra. Decommissioned as a military working dog last year, Elra recently was adopted by the outgoing 374th Airlift Wing commander. “She just seemed like an old pal from way back,” said…

Hill lawmakers seek to help military dogs, advocates want more

NewsBy Ron March 23, 2012 2 Comments

Capitol Hill lawmakers are trying to help military service dogs finished with active duty by giving them full health benefits and streamlining their adoption process. But advocacy groups say the legislation should go further by giving the animals a return flight to U.S. soil, just like the soldiers they joined in combat. The Canine Members…