Good Dogs! About 1,600 military working dogs help keep the nation safe. With missions spanning land, air and sea, get a glimpse at a few of them in action.

May 26, 2022 · When we exited Vietnam – in a hurry – the military working dogs that served our forces so admirably and saved untold lives were left behind, as they were classified as …

May 16, 2024 · Military working dogs (MWD) are a special breed of heroes, having served alongside U.S. soldiers since World War II. These four-legged soldiers are trained to sniff out …

Military working dogs continue to serve as sentries, trackers, search and rescue, scouts, and mascots. Retired MWDs are often adopted as pets or therapy dogs.

Sep 1, 2021 · Today, military working dogs are a vital part of the armed forces, both in the U.S. and around the world. But unlike in earlier times, these dogs are treated as valuable and …

Military service dogs have served in combat alongside our soldiers from every major conflict since the birth of this nation, but they were not officially recognized until World War II.

Dogs have played a role alongside troops since America’s earliest battles, but they officially gained their role in the Army when the U.S. Army K-9 Corps was created in 1942, according to …

Sep 5, 2024 · It wasn't until World War II that the U.S. military officially implemented a working dog program. Its foundation was laid by a civilian organization called Dogs for Defense and the...

Military working dogs are animals that have been expertly trained to take on whatever task the military throws at them. Their high intelligence and peak levels of training/conditioning has …

From 13 to 18 May 2024, an analyst from CALL’s Corps and Division Branch (CDB) attended the 2024 U.S. Army Military Working Dog Leadership and Training Symposium. The analyst …