In the eyes of those who know of her fame, eight-year-old Lucca is not just a dog, but a brave soldier. Lucca, a Belgian Malinois, is a military working dog who has served in three deployments– two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. During her career in the military, she saved hundreds of lives by…
HANOVER, MI — At first glance, Linsay Wykoff’s black labrador is a typical house pet. Siebert, a 10-year-old lab, loves to play fetch and chew on his red Kong toy. If scratched in the right spot on his back, the 70-pound canine will fall to the ground, roll over onto his back, and beg for…
If licks could translate into words, “I love you” is probably what Lucca, the bomb-sniffing dog injured in Afghanistan, told old friend Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham when they reunited Friday. Read More:
A marine received an extra special surprise on Friday morning when he was reunited with the dog that had served with him in Afghanistan. During his tour of deputy, Sgt. Ross Gundlach of Madison, Wisconsin had grown very attached to Casey, a four-year-old golden Labrador, who he credits with saving his life. The two successfully…
Boisterous, mischievous and reluctant to heed their commanders, these young cadets hardly resemble a crack military unit. One chases rubber balls. Another plays tug-of-war with old rope. A third yelps excitedly. But next year they will be among an elite Army team sniffing out roadside bombs in Afghanistan. They are the latest eight recruits on…
When waging war against each other, human armies often enlist the aid of the animal kingdom. In past conflicts, horses, elephants, and camels hauled men and supplies; pigeons carried messages; dogs tracked enemies and protected troops. Their efforts helped to turn battles—and the fortunes of many a combat soldier. Read More:
Dogs working alongside military troops are considered equipment. In other words, a dog that sniffs for bombs is no different than a metal detector. That means when retirement comes, the military can declare that the thousands of dollars that it costs to bring a dog back from a place as far as Afghanistan isn’t worth…
Requests for copies of records relating to military service come into the National Archives every day. Some people are trying to fill in family history; others are looking for documentation of their own service. Those who need records of service from World War I and later are directed to our National Personnel Records Center in…
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The 23-year-old sergeant’s voice breaks as he pauses to collect his thoughts on how to express his feelings for his fallen friends. The names of his comrades are engraved on his “KIA” Bracelets, which now sit on a table adorned with military memorabilia and memories of friends he’s served with. “Every…
A 23-year-old Marine from Parker — and the Military Working Dog that was trying to save him — were killed during a combat operation in Afghanistan’s Farah province Saturday, Major Jeff Landis of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command told The Denver Post on Monday. Read More: