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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. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.
Daily Breeze

K-9 working dogs and handlers show their skills onboard the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro

First responder dogs from various military and law enforcement units showed off their in-bred talents on Saturday, March 15 — Los Angeles K9 Veterans Day — with a working dog demonstration onboard the ...
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What Are K9 Dogs?: The canine heroes of police and military | Breeds and their roles

K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...
Augusta Free Press

In memory of Rivan: Four Department of Corrections K9 dogs to receive protective vests

Four K9 dogs working for the Virginia Department of Corrections will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a national non-profit. The vests for Diego, Orco, Titus and Tyson come from the ...
The Gazette

Military working dogs demonstrate agility, attack skills at Peterson Space Force Base

In honor of K-9 Veterans Day on Thursday, Air Force Tech Sgt. Blair Pembleton allowed herself to be attacked by a dog. Pembleton, a handler for military working dogs, was wearing the upper half of ...