WIESBADEN, Germany — Veterinarians and veterinary care technicians from Veterinary Readiness Activity, Rheinland Pfalz facilitated a training exercise focused on helicopter medical evacuation ...
During the holiday season, dozens of boxes line the floor at the US War Dogs office. Each one carefully packed, labeled, and destined for military working dog handlers and their dogs serving overseas.
MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...
Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...
These dogs are as honorable as they come. Tuesday is National K-9 Veterans Day, a holiday to honor the dogs who have served the United States in the armed forces, police departments, and other ...
An eight-year quest to honor the four-legged guardians of freedom known as military working dogs will come to a culmination Monday in San Antonio. The new U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National ...
For the handlers of the 525th Military Working Dog (MWD) Detachment, readiness isn’t just about the mission—it’s about maintaining ...