Korean War vet recalls time with canine comrade

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Decades ago in war-torn Korea, comradeship was formed between man and beast. John Boscola, 80, is a Korean War veteran who served alongside Asher, a 100-pound German shepherd who moved silently and with stealth. Asher was Boscola’s war dog, and, though the relationship didn’t start off on the friendliest terms, Boscola quickly formed a bond…

Hill Air Force Base salutes retiring military service dogs

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German shepherds who spent careers as security agents are retired, honored. Hill Air Force Base • To a chorus of barks and applause, five military working dogs were recognized for more than 40 years of combined service Friday afternoon.Four dogs, Bandy, Allan, Liska and Arek — all German shepherds — received their formal certificates of…