In the military, dogs are not just pets but essential partners in the field, standing by our service members both during ...

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 ...

1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Petty Officer 2nd Class Jon Siltman, right, a military dog handler at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, treats wounds on a life-like animatronic dog during a K-9 ...

Military dogs have helped soldiers in wars for decades since the War Dog Program, also known as K-9 Corps, was first set up by the U.S. Army in 1942. In the years since, Siberian Huskies, Belgian ...

Dogs have been assisting military efforts all over the world for thousands of years. ... Related video US military K-9 dog units work hard, play hard.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan McHone, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, participates in K-9 bite training with MWD Enzo during a demonstration, Dec. 10, 2019, at Luke ...

National K9 Veterans Day, March 13, is a day set aside to honor commemorate the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history.. It was on March 13, 1942, that the ...

Five military dogs who served the U.S. during deployments overseas were awarded the K-9 Medal of Courage Tuesday on Capitol Hill. The now-retired dogs — Taba, Jig, Summer, Jag and Taker — were ...

In the military, more than 30,000 "dedicated working dogs" — with 1,600 working dogs actively serving — have provided frontline support to U.S. service members, according to the White House.

Dogs have been assisting military efforts all over the world for thousands of years. Here are some things you may not know about these highly-trained canines.