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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

While all military working dogs are impressive, Navy SEAL dogs operate on an entirely different plane. Often referred to as ...

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

The history of K9 service dates back to March 13, 1942, when the U.S. Army began training dogs for the War Dog Program, known as the K-9 Corps. This marked the first official recognition of dogs ...

As the 250th celebration of the Army displayed the various eras of the military, a section featuring drones and robotic dogs represented the Army’s future.

Euclid police officer Jacob Derbin was killed in the line of duty in 2024. The Veterans and First Responders organization ...

Locally, the nonprofit Cape Cod & Islands Police K-9 Relief Fund pays veterinarian bills for a baker’s dozen of dogs who have retired and, mostly, are living with their human handlers.

Sgt. Mike Fletcher and K9 Dasty were inseparable while deployed for four years together. ... 'That's the dog that kept him safe' ... Veteran reunited with military K9 two years after leaving the Army.