Former MWD handler seeking information on MWD Kemo N605
Timothy Heiser is looking to connect with anyone having information on his former MWD Kemo N605. Read More:
Retired military working dogs honored
A retirement ceremony was held for some military working dog retirees at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Tuesday morning. Read More:
US Marine reunited with dog that saved his life
Lance Cpl. Brad O’Keefe, a Marine who served in Afghanistan, bonded with bomb-sniffing dog Earl during his deployment. But when O’Keefe was wounded, the two eventually became separated – until his sister and a Rhode Island trooper brought them together again. NBC’s Kristen Dahlgren reports. Read More:
Dogs of modern war, part 4: The Pacific War, WWII
When the United States took dogs into the Pacific War during World War II, they would prove that they were essential to the survival of so many men. The new training methods were working. Handlers entrusted their lives to their dogs and they had good reason too. They were no longer just dogs, they were…
Former MWD handler seeking information on MWD Luci, now in Afghanistan
Afghanistan veteran Staff Sgt. Blakely Pattison seeking MWD Luci, a 4-year-old black lab, for information and possible adoption when her service as a MWD is over. It’s believed Luci is currently serving in Afghanistan. Even if she’s not available for adoption in the near future, Blakely would still like to correspond with her current handler…
Military working dogs today have long history of heroism
WASHINGTON, January 10, 2013 – Working dogs form an important part of today’s military. Dogs have been used in warfare by ancient Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Slavs, and Britons. During the Roman Empire dogs were arranged in columns and wore armor and spiked collars. Dogs were also used by Attila the Hun and Frederick the Great. Napoleon chained…
More Than Just a Dog, but a Military Hero
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…
From Afghanistan to Iraq, and now in Hanover, Siebert continues to affect the lives around him
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…
Hero dog reunites with first trainer
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:
Reunited: The marine and his bomb-sniffing dog who are back together and ready for life in the U.S. after surviving 150 mission in Afghanistan
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…