Tag Archives: dogs

Photo: Service members and stand by during a briefing prior to a patrol before one of the first scout dog patrols on Luzon during WWII.

War Dogs

Posted on March 23, 2013 by bniegel

Have you ever wondered when or how military working dogs became what they are today? Here are some facts and history about the K-9 Corps and military dogs.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Air Force, America, Army, be ready, CHINFO, commerce, defend freedom, deployed, deter aggression, dogs, fast, flexible, freedom, heritage, K-9, K9, liberty, Marines, military, military working dogs, Navy, navy media content service, NMCS, on watch, operate forward, preserve peace, protect, sailors, sea lanes, tradition, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S.. Army, United States, war fighters, war fighting, war fighting first, working dogs, worldwide | 2 Comments

Corps Courage For Canines – The Story Of A Working Dog In Afghanistan

Posted on September 6, 2012 by jtozer

Riding in an armored truck over Afghanistan’s rutted dirt roads is scarcely a smooth or comfortable experience. Each bump is felt as springs groan and creak under the weight of the mine resistant, ambush-protected vehicle. The air conditioner circulates dusty …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Afghan, Afghanistan, Defense, Department of Defense, deployed, deploying with animals, dog handlers, dog handlers in the military, dogs, dogs in the military, Labrador, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine dog, Marines, military, military working dogs, MRAP, Regimental Combat Team, USMC | Leave a comment

Wildlife: Admire From Afar

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jtozer

Alaska’s summer has arrived and its extended hours of daylight provide ample opportunity for recreation. Besides the hundreds of airmen who have anxiously waited for a chance to sample the outdoors, Eielson Air Force Base’s other tenants – its wildlife …
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Posted in DoD News, National Safety Month | Tagged 354th Civil Engineer Squadron, Alaska, bear spray, campaign, deterring bears, dogs, encounters, moose, natural resources office, pepper spray, Ron Gunderson, safety, Senior Airman Yash Rojas, summer, Wildlife safety, wolves | Leave a comment

The Best Of Friends

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jtozer

Many children beg their parents for a dog. The floppy ears and wagging tail seem to attract children to man’s best friend. But many parents know that caring for a dog means a lot of responsibility, training and effort. Dog …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, Afghanistan, Afghans, deployment, Dharma, dog handler, dog handlers, dogs, IED, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Cpl. Jeffery Rodriguez, Marines, service members, USMC, Weapons Company, working with Afghans | Leave a comment

Doggie Dental: Joint Team Assists Ailing Canine

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jtozer

By Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon, www.379aew.afcent.af.mil 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Roy was nervous, no matter how much his partner tried to assure him that everything would be fine. Maybe it was the thought of seeing a dentist, or maybe …
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Posted in DoD News, Wednesday Warfighter | Tagged animals, canines, clinic, dentist, dentists, DoD, dogs, health, helping out, medical, military working dogs, overseas, service members, teeth, tooth, wellness, working | Leave a comment