PUYALLUP, Wash. – Dogs, dogs and more dogs were lined up in rows at the Puyallup Fair’s animal barn. This was no kennel; rather these dogs were on display and on their best behavior as crowds of people came to see them. The military canine was one of the highlights on Sept. 7, the opening…
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alisha M. Vidal, left, releases her military working dog, Dini, on U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Caleb M. Owens June 8 at the 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division base in Pohang, South Korea. A group of ROK Marines received a presentation by U.S. Marine military working dog handlers to demonstrate the…
DAEGU, South Korea – Eleven Soldiers across Camp Henry volunteered at “Hana’s Animal Shelter,” located in Palgong mountain, June 7. Using teamwork, they trimmed, washed and cleaned the shelter’s dogs for five hours. This volunteer project was planned by the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command and Lee Gwang-han, a participant in the unit’s Good Neighbor Program,…
FORT POLK, La. – Man’s best friend. Fido. Spot. Whatever you may call them, having a dog by your side is as American to some as apple pie. And while a rifle may be a Soldier’s best friend in most cases, for Sgt. Alfonzo Sanchez, his best friend is Cuki, a military working dog (MWD).…