At the start of World War II, the United States military had no canine corps so it fell to civilians, primarily led by poodle breeder Alene Erlanger, to organize a drive for people to donate their pets for the war cause. As Erlanger saw it, fathers, sons, uncles, and brothers were all enlisting… Was it…
Despite the success that European countries had with the dogs used during World War I, the U.S. government had never proceeded with organizing a canine unit for the military. When the country heard the news of what happened at Pearl Harbor, one woman was galvanized to take action. Alene Stern Erlanger (1894-1969) was a well-respected…
Q: Did the U.S. abandon its military dogs during its withdrawal from Afghanistan? A: The Department of Defense maintains that none of its military service dogs were left behind. But animal welfare groups say some contract working dogs — which did not belong to the U.S., though some may have been contracted by the military — were left…
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas– Members and canines from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog section train daily together to practice operations such as drug and explosive detection, aggressor apprehension, specialized missions, and daily base patrols. Continue Reading
How to Honor the Military Dogs Who Serve Our Nation | petMD Military dogs are elite K-9 dogs (currently there are about 2,700 who serve) who are trained to detect danger and protect their people. With their acute sense of smell, they are used largely as sniffing dogs, a skill that has resulted in thousands…
Imagine you were best friends with your co-worker or employee — that the day-to-day challenges at the office didn’t interfere with your relationship. Your loyalty to your employer and friend would never pose a conflict of interest. What if this friend could lead you up any mountain, sniff out bombs and bad guys, and even…
Service dogs are trained to provide assistance and therapy to various people with disabilities. They can aid in navigation for people who are visually impaired, assist a child who is having a seizure, calm a veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can even dial 911 in the event of an emergency. Many individuals depend on service dogs to help them live their everyday lives.
Soldier, take me from this shelter’s cage. Give me back my life. In return, I’ll cover your back. I’ll be your canine warrior, your sixth sense. I’ll stand guard into the night and chase the demons away, the uninvited, cloaked in night sweats and darkness. I will help you open your cage of solitude then…
This film delivers into the elite world of the U. S. Army Rangers handler warrior / K9 teams, revealing a profound bond that endures long after leaving the battlefield. PREMIERES NOVEMBER 13 ON HBO, 8PM ADVANCED PREVIEW AVAILABLE STARTING NOVEMBER 11 ON HBO On Demand, HBO NOW, HBO GO and affiliate portals. Watch a Preview…
Waiting until the cover of darkness, in the suffocating heat of Vietnam, Air Force airman Bob Throneburg started out on patrol with his war dog, Nemo. It was Dec. 4, 1966. Sixty Viet Cong had infiltrated Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut Air Base the night before with a brutal mortar attack, and enemy stragglers remained hidden.…