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BarnBuster

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By CHIP REID CBS NEWS May 22, 2018, 6:56 PM
Heroic military dogs honored with K-9 Medal of Courage

As a nation, we take pride in honoring our war heroes -- even if they have four legs.

Summer, a 7-year-old yellow lab, and retired Air Force Sgt. Micah Jones, are a TSA explosives-detection team working for the Amtrak police. Jones admits he must have the best job in the world. In part, he says, because he gets to spend all day with his best friend.

Military dog Summer was a bomb-sniffing dog in Afghanistan.​

"The times where I have training and I have to leave her at home, it's horrible," Jones said. Before working here, Summer did her bomb sniffing in Afghanistan where she saved the lives of numerous U.S. Marines.
On Tuesday, Summer was on Capitol Hill where she received the American Humane Lois Pope K-9 Medal of Courage, one of five military dogs honored for their extraordinary valor.

Jag also served in Afghanistan, with retired Army Sgt. Dennis Dow, who says Jag is a hero by any definition. Dow says Jag came under fire many times, but "in no way shape or form" understood the seriousness of the situation.


Jag and Ret. Army Sgt. Dennis Dow.​

Dow says "no way" would he be alive today if it weren't for Jag. "There's a lot of guys who'd be dead today. A whole lot."

Dow's wife Jacqueline says Jag still plays a vital role, helping her husband cope with a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder. "Jag is the reason why Dennis gets out of the house, really," Jacqueline says. "The only reason why."
Dow tries every day to pay Jag back for all he's done. "This guy took care of me," Dow said. "It's my turn to take care of him."

Taking care of our nation's heroes -- and giving them the respect and honor they deserve.


Military dog Jag served in Afghanistan.​

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/k-9-medal-of-courage-war-heroes-honored/
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/23/military-dog-heroes-honored-with-k-9-medal-courage.html
 

BarnBuster

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When Mike Bailey talks about his time with Prince, he can still smell the jungle. He can see the rusty-red German shepherd’s nose twitch at a whiff of danger. Still hear the footfalls of a hundred North Vietnamese soldiers passing in the dark while he and his dog hid. Still feel the mortar explosions and the blood oozing from a wound in Prince’s head.

So yes – a story in the history blog of The Virginian-Pilot grabbed his attention. Once it found its way to him, anyway.

Bailey doesn’t spend much time online. Now 72, he lives in Blaine, Wash., a small town in the far northwest corner of the country. He prefers a low-key life. A more plugged-in friend sent him the article about Prince.


The words brought it all rushing back. Prince was one of the few feel-good stories to come out of America’s most unpopular war: a dog from Chesapeake who knew no fear.

He became the first SEAL dog and a media darling – the subject of nearly a dozen headlines from 1967 to ’71 in The Virginian-Pilot and the old Ledger-Star. Prince saved lives. Had two Purple Hearts hung around his shaggy neck. Did four tours in Vietnam...

This is a long article but worth reading. There are 3 parts to it and linked at the bottom of the page. Enjoy

https://pilotonline.com/news/military/local/article_0ea1bb9e-27b7-11e8-a7a7-576fe7b5a72b.html?__vfz=medium=sharebar
 

GreatwhiteNorth

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Let's talk ears.
You can tell when he's had a drink as his are wet half way up from dangling in the water dish.
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And as a typical beagle he listens to his nose & nothing else when he's outside. . . but the new electronic collar is fixing that rapidly.
One quick push of the vibrate button brings him running to me. :grin:
 

GreenHighlander

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Just wanted to let all you dog folks know about my experience with my girl tearing the ligament in her rear right knee. It has been a few days past the two month mark and she has healed up great. It has been rough keeping her immobile for that long, but seems to of paid off. We still wont be going on any long hikes or swimming sessions for another month or so.
It was recommended to me to give her gelatin and vitamin c to help with the healing process. Which I did via baking gelatin and vitamin c gel caps sprinkled on her food or in her yogurt.
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Cheers :)
 
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