When God created Man and all the animals of the earth He wanted to separate them because Man was so special. When this began Man said, " jump boy, jump". And the Dog jumped. This way Man and Dog are so close and the Dog is referred to as Man's best friend. Get a dog and you will have a friend for life.

Do you know the K9 units that goes to fight with our military are often left behind or killed over there. They don't offer the handler when leaving if he wants to adopt his friend/ hero. If they are lucky and do make it home they are kept in kennels and most are put to sleep. I was shocked to find this out last week. No dog rescues are permitted with finding them homes. I was on Animal Planet Best Friends and there was an option to view this. I think they are heroes and our tax dollars buy these dogs. They should have the right and priviledge to come home with their handler! The police find spots or adopt out their retired dogs so why doesn't the military? The Secretary of Defence can change these rules. The same thing has been happening since the Vietnam war. I think there should be a wonderful life ahead of them because they risk their lives for their platoons.This started in Vietnam because the dogs were considered surplus and killed to depose of them. I know this is a disgrace because to be a loyal part of our service and then being treated like trash! To prove my point you can also go to K9veteransday.org! The government isn't telling all but this site will. I think it was in Iraq that their people was offered to adopt 26 of our K9 dogs that protected our soldiers. Why they can't afford to feed theirselves. How are they going to take care of our dogs, the probably eat them. They are US dogs and deserve to come home to their country in one piece. On Best Friends a soldiers said for 2000.00 you could get a dog from over there. What's wrong with this picture, we can't bring them home? SAD!

I'm not sure if I agree with Tucker 5000... A law was passed in 2000 to allow military dogs to be adopted. There's also the DoD Military Dog Vet Service, and according to their website the dogs are generally adopted by their handlers after their deployments and service is over. The ones that aren't deemed fit for the military service are put into their adoption program. It seems that if they aren't adopted, they can be claimed as "excess" and have a limited time to be adopted just like humane societies before the are put down. Also, the days of leaving dogs behind seem to be over.
I also work professionally for film and television, and know very well how the media skews the truth for emotional manipulation... ESPECIALLY in reality television. Believe it people... all your favorite shows are completely rigged... Sorry to be the barer of bad news...

So, I don't think it's dramatic as all that...

Military dogs ROCK!!!! And deserve to get a comfy, calm life after war... look into adoption!!

yes they will go to battle for there handiler and they will always be very loyal too there familys yet we take it for granite that a dog is just thre for when they need him/her are want too play with him/her but any other time we forget about them yell at them because of barking are just doing something there not supose too be instead of yelling there are better ways btoo take care of the prblems that come with every dog person ao thing in are life if we dd to each other the way most people do too there dogsthere would be alot nmore hate in thi world but being a dog they have uncondistionanale love yea forget my spealing you know what i mean they ill take the abuse of thier master handler and still be just as loyal now we put them in the most dangerous plase like war are search and rescue after explosions hoping they can do there job at the end of there hard day are year may it be for war the get put in cages are pt to sleep are even just left behind what the hell is wrong with this picture are we not the americans that care aboutother countrys and other places how can we be so crule in to let something so brave and specail to a family just leave him/ her behind sounds like we didnt have enough mias we make more but do it with a animal that was there for us and would be there again if needed thanks too this artical the people that have put there life on the line for us thanks but no thanks for i dont beleave in animal crulity and if you leave them behind than you should be left there as well .

Tucker,
As a member of 10th Group I can tell you that you have no idea what you're talking about. The dog in the photo is "Rex" actually " Rex II". The first Rex was adopted by the handler you see exiting the CH-47. He is a great dog and lives very comfortably at home with his handler. The Rex you see exiting the CH-47 is awesome dog. He would come into our team room in Iraq several times a week so we could get our "puppy fix". The dog loves to be petted. None of these dogs are left behind in Iraq. Their training equates to tens of thousands of dollars. To leave them behind or put them down would be stupid to say the least. When they are retired from active duty they are donated to police departments if possible and if that's not possible then they're adopted by handlers. Those dogs are beloved members of our Regiment and are treated much better than most civilians treat their own animals. Your poisonous statements are insulting.

Thats actually not true. They don't always come home but when they do they go home with their handler. They're not kept in kennels and forgotten about they're actually extremely loved and many of them do end up getting kept by their owner when the dog retires. Please get your facts straight :)

@Tucker2000, this information you are slinging is stunningly incorrect. A complete fabriaction of your imagination. Please avoid writing things that you claearly know nothing about.

ABNREMF,

Thank you so much for your service. We really appreciate all the sacrifices you and your families make to protect our country. My heart swells with pride everytime I walk past someone in uniform. May God bless you and keep you safe.

I can see how a dog would do a relatively short jump into the water, but how does one train a dog to willingly jump out of an airplane.

I am a dog lover and the thought of these dogs being left behind tears my heart out!! I can't imagine the military doing that to them after they have given their loyality and devotion to their handlers. I pray not but reading all these replys I have to find out now if they do or not!! They deserve to have a wonderful life and someone to love and be devoted to them after what they have done for the millitary..

Can you please provid me a webesite or any information how adopt a dog after they came home from a War ? I am in Hollywood Florida and not sure what has to be done .
Thanks .

For what it's worth, Iraqis are not going to eat dogs. Dogs are prohibited. Most would rather starve than eat dog meat.

Not entirely true...MWD's are brought back to the US and either sent to Lackland AFB and offered to Law Enforcement agencies or on rare instances a civillian may adopt based on the dog's temperment and personality. I was fortunate enough to adopt one of these dogs in 2008 that had spent a tour in Iraq and after some re-training he turned out to be a marvelous companion. Even though he can still do the things he did in Iraq (protection, IED detection) he is amazing with my grandson. He will not let anyone get near the child and protects him at all costs. My grandson is 5 and they are totally inseperable. Where one goes, the other goes. Once while walking downtown, my grandson was holding his harness and this guy got a little too close, despite seeing a big collar that says "Do Not Pet" and Chief thought he was going after the kid and he stood in front of the my grandson and warned they guy off by growling and showing his teeth...he didn't lunge at him, he just warned him...the guy quickly got the idea. These are amazing dogs in the right, properly trained hands and in most cases make EXCELLENT companions and guardians

You must be the most misspelling illiterate individual I've ever had the displeasure of reading. Were you educated, or, edumacated? Have you ever heard of spell check? It hurt my brain trying to read your mish mash of grammatical inadequacy....... What was your point, anyway?

i can't believe it isn't bad enough to kill our own people but to start sending over dogs to do the dirty work-isn't the government hurt enough life now they're going for the animals-disgusts me. aren't we smart enough to make a computer that can do the same thing or don't we care about life anymore. i'm sure there is alot more we are not told and the people that actually believe those poor animals are sent back to a life of luxury are being brainwashed. it's sick america-wake up!!!!!!!!! are you all so gullable to believe this crap we're being fed? i know hundreds of people that feel the same way-the song war pigs by black sabbath will make you think give it a listen. i know there are soooooo many people that wan't this oil battle to be done with-so do i -but it must be done in a quicker manner -just like this was done- those seals proved it can be done -let them loose on everything else that we can't seem to get accomplished-let's end the terror once and for all. six guys did what hundreds of our men could not do in years-we need to maybe train more to be like them instead of wasting all those innocent lives.

@ Tucker 2ooo: WRONG! On average, 50 % are adopted by their handler. War dogs are available for adoption through Lackland AF Base, San Antonio. Dogs were disposed of after Vietnam, but that policy changed long ago!

Save yourself some grief and do some research! Check out uswardogs.org

Tucker, you're an idiot. Go jump out of a window and save everyone else the displeasure of reading your idiotic unfounded and attention-craving comments. I hate you. I had sex with your sister.

I am a dog lover: I have 3 labrador retrievers who I simply adore. When I read the comments above stating that these courageous war dogs were either killed, left behind, or euthanized at animal shelters, I felt sick!

I hope and pray that these war heroes are given a warm, soft bed once they are brought home to their U.S. of A.

The heartwarming story at the following link is an example of the reciprocation of loyalty between human and dog. The fact that the US soldiers were keeping an eye out for the Oz shows that they must really value these great animals.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/12/2740514.htm

To USARANGER1 Number one, You don"t talk any rangers I've met. The guys point is he has an opinion. Having an education or un able to type and spell properly, that isn't a necessary to voice an opinion. mcpo40

USARANGER1, I couldnt have said it any better I was dying trying to get through his jiberish. To his credit he did acknowledge the fact he was butchering the english language. When I read your responce I busted up I was wondering did everyone else just miss that or was there something wrong with my reading, that was great thanks for the conformation that I'am sane after all.

Jaydee - I agree 100% My wife and I have adopted a retired German Shepherd military working dog and she is the most wonderful friend, companion, and official family member!

Go to the Lackland AFB site and search for the military working dogs adoption program. It is the best starting point. That is where we started. Our dog was actually retired out of Eglin AFB, FL. Dogs are available from a variety of locations. Don't listen to that guy Tucker. Good luck.

My friend, you are just lost, I surved in the Marines for 12 years and never once was a dog left behind unless he was killed in action, and then he was burried and morned for like a brother. They all worked hard and risked their lives just like we did. Any one of us would have died for them as they would have for us. I have been out of the marines for a few years now and my partner "Gunny" who is a black german shepard, still lives with me at my home. I know there is a program that adopts the "retired" dogs out and have seen the homes these dogs go to. They are not left behind, we do not put them to sleep. You need to educate yourself better before spuing garbage over the web for all to see.

Dear Tiff - as someone who has served 30 years in the active duty and reserves serving my country and helping to preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy, one of the things that I like my fellow servicemen and women understand is that when we make personal sacrifices to preserve the freedom of those who understand and appreciate the good fortune they have to be a U.S. citizen, we unfortunately are preserving the freedoms of idiots like yourself who not only do not understand their good fortune to have been born in the U.S., but also don't realize that the vast majority of the 7 billion citizens of this planet are not so fortunate. In fact the majority of them live under oppressive rules with no freedoms and in many cases fear for their lives if they should ever express an individual opinion like you have done on this website. Their are people by the hundreds of thousands and even millions who would trade places with you in a second to be able to live in this country and in fact many risk their very lives to come here illegally because of the freedoms we enjoy. What you don't seem to understand is that the very reason you are able to make a fool of yourself and express the opionions that you have on this website is due to the fact that someone who understood the value of freedom was willing to serve and even die for that right to preserve it for people who understood its value as well as for idiots and fools who can't appreciate what they have. If you don't believe me take a look at the history books and read about Lexington and Concord, New Orleans, Gettysburg, Belleau Wood, Iwo Jima, Chosin Resevoir, Khe San, Kuwait City, Bhagdad, and Kandahar. I do not suffer fools, but unfortunately when I took the oath to serve my country i didn't have the option to not serve ignorant people like you. I think your time is better spent talking to the other hundreds of Kumbayah people who think like you do and realize that there are any number of not so nice people in the world who are jealous of the freedoms you have and for political, economic or religous reasons want to see those freedoms taken away. Fortunately for you and others like you, there are people like me who are willing to make the personal sacrifice to see that doesn't happen.

Wow man, first of all, learn how to spell. Second, take just a moment of your valuable time and do a little research. I was in the marines for a very long time, the dogs are not left over there and are treated very well. We understand what the dogs mean to us and those who retire, come home and if they do not stay with a handler, the go to a loving home. I have seen this with my own eyes. My partner Gunny is still with me and lives a very good life like one of my kids. I hope before you put something else like this out there again, you will do a little research.

First of all Tucker2000, your ignorance is apparent in the beligerant writing and spelling you have accomplished, not to mention your obvious lack of knowledge on the subject. Your head must be Tucked2000 feet up your a--! These dogs ARE NOT pets, entertainment or companionship for soldiers, THEY ARE SOLDIERS. They have saved countless lives and are a valuable part of the US Military. There is no question that these dogs are a vital part of the military as well as war. Sure we have things such as spy equiptment and drones that can aid in locating dangers for soldiers, but if you had read the accompaning article you would know that the dogs greatly increase the safety of the soldiers and increase the probability of finding these ever present dangers from 50% with the use of the equipment available, to 80% with the added use of the dogs. War is not pretty and many soldiers, their families and civilians are effected by the ugly truths of war. Just know proud Americans respect, appreciate, and greatly value the sacrifices ALL soldiers, even K-9 soldiers make and will continue to make on a daily basis to ensure our freedoms. I personally am proud to support the K-9 soldiers along with all the other devoted people defending what is good and fighting against the evils of the world one day at a time! Thank You soldiers, 2 legged or 4legs, we love you the same!!!!!

For MWD Adoptions check out:

http://www.lackland.af.mil/units/341stmwd/index.asp
http://www.militaryworkingdogs.com/dogstoadopt.shtml
http://dogvet.amedd.army.mil/

Also, the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq get attached to stray dogs that physically protect them, as well as emotional help them. The troops want to get these dogs home too!! It provides them comfort in the most unlikely of places. Not only are they protecting us here at home, but they are trying to save the stray puppies and kitties!! Check out:

http://www.thepuppyrescuemission.org/
http://www.spcai.org/ under operation baghdad pups

http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/

I love to hear the many ways our K's spend their retirements! It sounds as if yours has a best friend in your Grandson - God love them.

Theres always someone somewhere who will say something negative...I quite sure if they do in fact sometimes leave the dogs behind its because of their own safety....Most people who deal with animals become animal lovers.....

Its called special military training............

You'd better get your information straight...
What you are saying is a complete fabrication. Makes
one think you're with PETA, the world's WORST keeper of
man's best friend.

Go to the Lackland AFB homepage and look for MWD adoptions. Good luck.

However, they were left behind in the aftermath of the Vietnam debacle. Breaking the hearts of many handlers. So both sides have some validity, truth to them.

The problem is these wonderful animals are caught in the middle.

Did you know that millions of horses were also drafted in WWI? I'm not sure any returned. To demonstrate the effect that had on the homeland economy that's exactly why the tractor was invented. And from the tractor came the tank.

GIBBERISH , JARHEAD4335

BocaCapt, well said< too bad a lot of people have to be reminded of that everyday. The dogs are very instrumental in any phase of the combat arena< I have never seen or heard of anyone making a face or expressing displeasure after finding out that a handler and his partner were involved in a mission.
The dogs have saved numerous lives, at the cost of many dog lives. I have seen soldiers cry for their comrades, including dogs attached to their unit.
If I were able I wouldn't think twice about adopting one of these brave canine soldiers.
Semper Fi .

As a member of the 118th Combat Airborne MP Co. RDF (Rapid Deployment Force) XVIII Airborne Corps, our dog handlers jumped (parachuted) with their dogs night and day. This became as routine for them as it did for the rest of us. These dogs were as happy and contented as any dog could be just interacting with their handlers and getting the love and attention from all. The care they received was the best and they enjoyed training because it was made fun for them and they received doggy rewards. These dogs had one handler and remained with him pemanently. While on duty, they were one of us.

yeah they are very honorable .

as a dog handler in Viet Nam in 1968-1969 i couldn't bring my dog home with me even though i tried, , my dog Baron #9X04 was a retrain dog. the dogs are put into isolation for as long as it takes for the dog to get lonely, then the new handler starts by feeding and letting the dog smell his hand inside the kennel, after the dog show trust the new handler opens the cage and puts a mussle on the dog as he tries to get out, once the mussle is in place the new handler plays and works with the dog until a new bond is formed, in very rare cases the dog doesn't respond then and only then is a dog put to sleep, i can certainly say my dog kept me alive and i miss my dog even today years later, boy was he smart obeyed commands by voice or hand signals commands, I love you Baron and hope to see you again when my time comes

You can prove this phenomena by just locking your dog and your wife in your trunk for an hour and a half...
When you finally open up the trunk, who's happier to see you???

You can prove this phenomena by just locking your dog and your wife in your trunk for an hour and a half...
When you finally open up the trunk, who's happier to see you???

I created an account just to tell you that, you are very much misinformed. First I would like to tell you that the WAR Dogs are not left behind. Though this did happen during the Vietnam Conflict, It was the last conflict that the dogs were left behind. The reason they were left behind was due partially to the fact of unknown zoonotic diseases. As a 12yr member of the US Army (and Im proud to say that I have served and I am currently serving as an Army Veterinary Tecnhician) and Iraqi War Veteran, I can promise you the dogs are NOT being left behind. Some branches, mainly the Airforce, due to their short deployments(3months) do have dogs in theatre that will stay and see a new handler every rotation. They will ultimately be returned to the US. The DOD spends soooo much time and money in breeding, aquirnig, and training these K-9 companions that it is not feasible to leave them behind. There are also Army Veterinary Units that deploy to ensure the health care of the MWD is sustained just as it is in the US. As far as adoption after service goes, it just depends on the animals disposition, some are trained primarily for patrol, they are not friendly, therefore are not adoptable, they are used for further training though. Most dogs are adopted and the current handler of the Dog that is getting (retired) has the first option for adoption. My advice to you....don't believe everything you see on the internet, better yet unless you are a subject matter expert, stop spreading garbage!!!!!

SSG Nicholson

A lot of dogs die in the military. They don't wear bulletproof vest and have no common sense. They just charge in. It is the duty of the human partner to keep the dog alive. Of course dogs in the military are like true heroes. They serve their country without question and offer their lives on the line to save their human partners.

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I love Dogs, all dogs. I dispise war, all war. If I had to go to war I would want a dog beside me.
I appreciate and respect our soldiers, I am glad they have the love and devotion of great dogs to go with them into harms way.

Right!

James,

Geez man, really? First, the dogs DO wear bulletproof vests (at the very least). Climb out from under that rock before you make a statement so completely inaccurate. Second, have you never had a dog? They do not "charge in with no common sense" as you described. I think it is you that has no common sense.

These amazing war dogs are so highly focused and so devoted to their task that they "charge in" sometimes at their own peril, disregarding "common sense" as they are trained to do. Perhaps the dog that lives in your neighbors back yard would display the sensibility you are searching for and likely avoid such situations. But then, likely so would your neighbor (or you).

Keep in mind, the human soldiers do the same thing. Who but the soldier charges in for a cause greater than himself? So, then, does his dog. Mindless? Lacking common sense? Nah. That would not be the description I would choose. I don't think your post was meant to be negative but maybe you should give some thought to what you put out there before you put it out there.

Did you not reat the article about the handler who was killed? His dog would not leave his side. The DOG was allowed to retire EARLY and live with the soldiers family.

YES they do offer up k-9 up for adoption all the time. I do think there are lots of folks on face book that help out with the k-9 adoptions....
God bless our k-9 , god bless our troops

And isn't it a shame that Islamists consider dogs "dirty" "evil" "untouchable" ?
Rather fitting that a dog was among the SEALS who killed bin Laden.
A nice touch!

I appreciate the respect for this beautiful animals too. If you really wants to adopt a dog just go to the shelter next to the hollywood airport.
Good luck
Oxy

I appreciate the respect for this beautiful animals too. If you really wants to adopt a dog just go to the shelter next to the hollywood airport.
Good luck
Oxy

Re - TiffRose58: "i can't believe it isn't bad enough to kill our own people but to start sending over dogs to do the dirty work-isn't the government hurt enough life now they're going for the animals-disgusts me. aren't we smart enough to make a computer that can do the same thing or don't we care about life anymore. i'm sure there is alot more we are not told and the people that actually believe those poor animals are sent back to a life of luxury are being brainwashed. it's sick america-wake up!!!!!!!!! are you all so gullable to believe this crap we're being fed? i know hundreds of people that feel the same way-the song war pigs by black sabbath will make you think give it a listen. i know there are soooooo many people that wan't this oil battle to be done with-so do i -but it must be done in a quicker manner -just like this was done- those seals proved it can be done -let them loose on everything else that we can't seem to get accomplished-let's end the terror once and for all. six guys did what hundreds of our men could not do in years-we need to maybe train more to be like them instead of wasting all those innocent lives."

Wow, Sunshine... aren't you just a little moron? Here's the deal, dunderhead. From the beginning of TIME freedom came at a price. Your stupid tirade on here without the benefit of an execution-style firing squad waiting outside your door to kill you in cold blood for having your own (albeit stupid) opinion is proof of the fact that we live in a free society. That freedom came from the blood of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, who have made it possible here (and all over the world) for freedom to exist. This country may have facilitated soldiers' travel to war, but you can bet your uneducated self that the men and women who fight there don't feel that 'WE ARE KILLING OUR OWN PEOPLE.' Let alone PETS. First of all, those dogs are trained soldiers. They are trained to fight beside our human soldiers. Secondly, it didn't take just six Navy Seals a few hours to do this job. Do you actually listen to the news, or do you just read the headlines and make the rest up? And lastly, as far as "ending the terror" as you so ironically put it, that's PRECISELY why our troops are there in the first place. I can only assume you use this board as a way to get attention, since nothing you said merited any respect for knowledge on the subject matter. Same goes for Tucker2000 and Fire576 (whose post I'm still having flashbacks from... unreal... I can't even believe the nerve of him/her to chastise someone else for their spelling).

Thank you to the Seals, the War Dogs, the Soldiers, the Airmen, the Sailors and the Marines who risk their lives for us every day.

Have a great day, and remember kids - if you suffer from anal/cranial inversion, you have to pull your head out of your a** before you can post your opinion. Kthxbye. :)

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I don't know where you read this trash, but it is 100% untrue. Military Working Dogs (MWD) are not treated like garbage, and even receive a retirement. Also, when they retire, the handler does have the option of taking the dog home. The dogs have the same rights as the military personnel, because they are also considered military personnel.

Who was the 80th member of the Navy Seal 6 team that killed OBL? Not Obama. It’s a DOG! Travels in the Blackhawk and even paraglides. His identity (breed) too is unknown. His primary job – to quickly sniff out any booby traps and explosives. Seals trust him more than any hi-tec detection device. Surely, he must have lead them to OBL on the fateful night. It is unfortunate that Obama does not praise this 80th Seal !

@SNIN51TUCKER2000

http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/

Is it possible to buy a copy of that first photo? If so, how? I need to have that in my life.

You can order the photo at the following link-
http://gallery.pictopia.com/militarytimes/gallery/23303/photo/9460913/?o=4

Some Muslims are scared of dogs, just as some people of every reason are scared of dogs, but it's not like it's a universal phenomenon. Dogs are working animals, not pet animals, in most Islamic cultures, and a devout Muslim would avoid touching one if they're on their way to prayers, but that's about the extent of the "fear".

When you jump from a plane or helicopter, the forces on your body, while you fall are great. The muzzles are to keep the dog's mouth closed so he/she does not bite their tongue. Simply a safety factor.

I liked the Dog Jump in the First picture...As everybody speaking about purchasing it, is there any way I can opt one.

Give George a few biscuits from me. He's got the right stuff all right.

the thing is that cats are such pussys!

Cats are pussys... ha! So are terrorists!!

Karl Marlantes' novel "Matterhorn" features a touching cameo appearance of a Marine MWD named Pat and his handler, who has supposedly extended his tour twice because he knows the dog cannot be transferred to another trainer and somebody stateside has decided these dogs are too dangerous to bring home.
I don't know if Marlantes got it right, but it looks like he tried.
There's a poem I saw somewhere, this is a fragment:
"My nose is your nose...
My eyes are your eyes...
My ears are your ears...
My life is your life..."

Absolutely, and think of the thousands of dogs (and other unfortunate animals) used in military research who fail their military "training" and are disposed of. As their research on not just dogs, but pigs, primates, and other animals shows, the military has absolutely no regard for animals at all.

I disagree that we are a nation raised on John Wayne films. Lol. We as Americans believe in our freedom. And I promise you, not all of us believe that the entire world is jealous of us. We are aware of how ungrateful and spoiled we appear to other nations.

You should know that we are not in this war trying to force our beliefs on others. We are there to simply defend our freedom and to free to innocent victims of the terror the Al-Chaeda have brought upon them. Furthermore, those soldiers are men and women just like everyone else. When they take the oath or serve and protect, they also agree to be obedient to our countries leaders. I myself am NOT in agreeance whatsoever with this countries leadership, I was a part of the minority who did NOT choose to vote them into office. Therefore, your remark about the PentaGOON, I find correct. Our leaders take advantage of our tax dollars and the power they are given.

Your anger should not be directed at these soldiers, but at the leadership. I also agree that America is GREEDY when it comes to the worlds natural resources and wish more people realized just how greedy we are. Make no mistake, I LOVE MY COUNTRY!

As for the "fake" terrorist attacks... These were not hilarious in any way! There were thousands of lives lost and in was a true tragedy. Millions of Americans watched the Trade Towers fall in utter and complete sorrow. I am sorry that others feel this way about America. But, I refuse to apologize for us protecting our homes and families. Al-Chaeda brought this upon the middle east. We only chose to defend our home after.

Someone definitely had to say it, I agree but to be honest, I like the fact that they train dogs that will help the army, I hope dogs will help save lives of innocent people.

My 2 cents.

dogs saved the base and mine saved me many times. They are fearless and will give their life to save others. I wish we could know more aboput what that SEAL team dog did capturing bin Laden. I guess going public we will never know for sure. Their devout loyalty and the attachment they form with their handlers must be amazing, especially to overlook the completely unnatural experience of jumping from 30,000 feet!

Wow, I never knew there were dogs that are braver than me! This is stunning. I agree that the dogs need more recognition. I work on flight simulator download games for a living and it's obviously much tamer than what these dogs do every day. They need more recognition for their hard work. My dogs are lucky they don't have to work this hard!