Marcus Gill stood on a balcony at Bethesda Naval Hospital in January 2010, still wearing his hospital gown with a halo brace screwed into his skull. He had just woken up from a two-month coma to learn ...

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 ...

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A retired military working dog is at her new home with her former Air Force handler. Monday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 1st Lt. Johnny Baker was ...

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.

For the handlers of the 525th Military Working Dog (MWD) Detachment, readiness isn’t just about the mission—it’s about maintaining ...

National K9 Veterans Day recognizes the heroic contributions of dogs that have served in the military, law enforcement, and search and rescue.

The Upcountry History Museum is honored to host War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes, our newest exhibition opening Saturday, September 20, 2025. A media release with more details and photos are attached.

GOOD BOY - Lenny, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois explosive detection K9, poses for a picture at AUSA in October 2024. He is focused on his handler, Alisa Chmielinski, director of training and ...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is not only useful knowledge to have amongst the armed forces, but can be life saving in dire situations in and out of ...

This video is no longer available. Participants in this year’s “Iron Dog” competition in Dickerson, Maryland, faced overcast, windy and cold conditions as the fundraiser for Spike’s K-9 Fund kicked ...

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 ...

Did you know dogs have a long history with militaries throughout the world, dating back to the dawning days of civilization? It's true! Over the past several millennia, dogs have been used all over ...