Military dogs provide an invaluable service, both to their country and to the human soldiers they work alongside. These dogs and their handlers always have each other’s backs, and often…
Kyle Smith first met military working dog Bodza back in 2012 when both were deployed in Kyrgyzstan. The U.S. Air Force soldier worked with Bodza and when Bodza was retired,…
Friends made during deployment and service are friends for life. Spending time fighting for the country along with fellow officers and soldiers means sharing the same goals and that makes…
U.S. Marine veteran Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung wanted to give Cena, his black Labrador battle buddy, a farewell ceremony fit for a Marine. The dog kept him warm during cold nights in…
Army Specialist Vance McFarland learned that his former Tactical Explosive Detection Dog, Ikar, had been abandoned. It’d been three years since they had last seen each other, and a reunion…
The story of Army Ranger Briggs, who is tasked with transporting Lulu, a military working dog, to the funeral of Lulu’s handler, is told in the 2022 comedy-drama film “Dog,”…
The bond between retired Army Sergeant Jason Bos and his military dog Cici is a very special one indeed. They were together on over 100 missions and spent over 5…
There are few things more heartbreaking than having to leave a best friend behind. Sadly, for Marine Sergeant Jacob Barela, he knew this feeling all too well. After serving with…
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. In fact – and this is speaking from experience – it’s one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. Spare…
