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Four-Legged Heroes: Honoring the Military Working Dogs Who Serve in Combat

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps.

928th Military Working Dog Detachment: Connecticut’s unique role in US military

The 928th Military Working Dog Detachment, based in Newtown, is the only unit of its kind in the entire U.S. military’s ...
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Pentagon says no military working dogs were left behind in Afghanistan

The Department of Defense on Tuesday pushed back on reports that military working dogs were left behind in Afghanistan amid U.S. military evacuations in Kabul earlier this week. However, animals ...

I served with my dog Dasty in Afghanistan. Dogs are man’s best friend on the battlefield

Dutch Shepherd Dasty located enemy explosives during Afghanistan deployment, saving American lives before retiring to ...

Camp Pendleton upgrades working dog facilities after report finds poor conditions

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that military working dogs at bases in San Diego were kept ...

Military dogs at San Diego bases face neglect claims; officials dispute report

The Inspector General's report documented neglect affecting military dogs at bases nationwide, including Miramar, Camp ...

Federal report says San Diego County military bases failed to adequately care for their working dogs

San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, ...