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.

Sgt. Joseph Phillips, a military working dog handler, conducts aggression training with his military working dog, Drago. (Sgt. 1st Class Tanisha Karn/Army) Non-training military working dogs at bases ...

Americans are celebrating National K-9 Veterans Day on March 13, recognizing the service and sacrifice of military and working dogs.

In a remarkable display of collaboration and medical expertise, a Military Working Dog (MWD) named Dino Z012, a Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay Patrol and Explosives Detection Dog, received ...

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Four military working dogs died between the 2021 and 2023 fiscal years because they were housed and trained in "aging and unsatisfactory kennel facilities," the Defense Department inspector general ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Army veteran Richard O’Donnell smiles with Waylon, his service dog from Operation Delta Dog.

K9 Veterans Day (March 13) honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. military working dogs since the 1942 War Dog Program. Military dogs have served from WWI to today, performing lifesaving roles like ...

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