22nd MEU trains with Israel Defense Forces
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Gaines, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) military working dog handler and native of Manchester, Ind., and his military working dog, Dollar, patrol a range, read more:
From ‘untrainable’ to inseparable: K-9 finds new ‘pack’ through adoption
FORT EUSTIS, Va. – The room fell silent as the door opened. After being apart for two months, their eyes found each other’s, as if the handful of onlookers surrounding them were nonexistent. That emotional moment was solidified with a kneeling embrace – and the wag of a tail. But only one of them knew…
Interview with Ron Aiello: United States War Dogs Association, Inc.
Interview with Ron Aiello: United States War Dogs Association, Inc. 03/10/2014 by: Carlos Cooper. Corps Justice. Organization: United States War Dogs Association, Inc. Interviewee: Ron Aiello Website: www.uswardogs.org TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION: I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970. During that time I had the honor…
Battle buddy of a different kind
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – Few bonds are stronger than that of trust. When trust is built upon equal amounts of time and dedication, that relationship is made even more unbreakable, dependable and able to endure when tested. The relationship between tactical explosive detection dogs and their handlers have just such a bond. These brave…
Students get hands-on experience during job shadow event
Staff Sgt. Charles Hardesty, kennel master, Provost Marshal’s Office, demonstrates K9 training for three students from high schools within the Read More:
Former Marine military working dog finds new life, love in the Air Force
UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – The passion and love between a military working dog and their handler is generally understood, but not always evident. That is not the case for Senior Airman Samantha Baker and her partner for the past four months, MWD Penny. The two are often seen walking around the base together. Baker carries Penny…
Race To The Sky celebrates, honors “war dogs”
HELENA – Despite The Race To The Sky sled-dog event being over, a fundraiser that the mushers believe in is still going strong. Mushers and volunteers gathered Wednesday night at Exploration Works! to celebrate everyone’s success but the night belonged to 18-year old Jenny Greger, who came in first place in her first 350-mile race.…
Pet lovers prepare care packages for four-legged military heroes in Tinton Falls
A platoon of volunteers packed toiletries, snacks, toys and treats for military personnel at the Purr’n Pooch Pet Resorts Tinton Falls location on Saturday. Plenty of Americans believe in supporting the troops – but few do what it takes to support all of the country’s military members, especially the four-legged ones. “I’m passionate about both…
Scout Dogs Saved This Marine’s Ass
I served as a squad leader with the second platoon of the Provisional Rifle Company, located at the Force Logistics Command just north of Da Nang near Red Beach. We were the perfect example of “Every Marine a Rifleman”. Everyone in the second platoon as I recall, were from the Communications Company but FLC needed protection…
WAR DOGS of VIETNAM – Page 2
Vietnam …was to become the longest war ever fought by the American armed forces and certainly one of the U.S. most unpopular. For almost ten years, we sent our young men and women to serve, fight and died along side each other without the full support of a country, whose flag they served. Read More: