CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — The Marine Corps has created its first law enforcement battalions – a lean, specialized force of military police officers that it hopes can quickly deploy worldwide to help investigate crimes from terrorism to drug trafficking and train fledgling security forces in allied nations. Read More:
By Rebecca Frankel Best Defense Chief Canine Correspondent During a night mission this past Wednesday, Marine Cpl. Joshua R. Ashley was KIA by an IED blast while on patrol in Helmand Province. Ashley’s father, John, told local reporters last night that Ashley’s dog, Sirius, who was with him that night, survived. There will be many…
Your Mission Should You Choose To Accept It…. The Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of Polk County in conjunction with the Polk County Veteran’s Council would like to invite you to a patriotic Themed “Warrior Walk” around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida. Read More:
Early Sunday morning, long after the annual fireworks show Rhythm & Booms was over and done, a Madison police dog led his handler through the area, and on a nearly four-mile trek, trailing the scent from the shoe of an alleged killer. “It’s one of the longest ones I’ve done. It was excruciating,” said Officer…
Hovering in a helicopter over an arid landscape in Afghanistan, Staff Sgt. Mark Joseloff thought his elite paramedic training had prepared him for whatever awaited him below. But not this. Tending to a military dog that had collapsed in the 110 degree heat, Sergeant Joseloff, 34, leaned on what he knew about treating humans in…
FORT JACKSON (WACH) — A hero dog from the Midlands is Hollywood bound. After months of voting, retired military dog Gabe won the military category in the 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Gabe now moves on to the finals and will compete against seven other dogs for overall bragging rights. Read More:
It’s humid and crowded at O’Hare International Airport’s Gate K9 Thursday, and you can tell passengers just want to board their flight. Yet suddenly smiles appear on faces, applause breaks out and people make way for Marine Cpl. Juan Rodriguez and his three-legged companion. Read More:
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…
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…
A bill could ensure military working dogs return home and receive care after serving the country overseas. See video: