These came out a couple of years ago, but I just noticed them. $11.60 for a book of 20 at the USPS store.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tag Archives: military working dogs
Another Great Piece on Military Working Dogs from Working Dog Radio
From the Working Dog Radio podcast:
Have you read the book “Top Dog” or know of Chris and MWD Lucca’s story? Continue reading Another Great Piece on Military Working Dogs from Working Dog Radio
Working Dog Radio: Vietnam Military Working Dogs
A friend of mine co-hosts this podcast, and I thought this episode, in particular, might be of interest.
Who here has heard of the K9s left behind in Vietnam? This episode is in honor of a very special MWD Stormy, and her lasting legacy.
Episode 144: The Pledge with Ron Aiello
Your Working Dog Radio hosts, Eric @vanessk9 & Ted @ted_summers, sit down with US Marine Vietnam Veteran, and co-founder of The United States War Dogs Association, Inc., Ron Aiello. Continue reading Working Dog Radio: Vietnam Military Working Dogs
Veterans Day
Thanking all of our Veterans, both human and canine.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
My Hero, My Friend
If you’re in the Dallas area, you might stop by Veterans Memorial Park in Trophy Club, TX, to see the new sculpture from Susan Norris, called “My Hero, My Friend.”
The brass sculpture was recently featured in the Army Times, and depicts a K9 wearing a Purple Heart, mourning his fallen handler.
Truly a moving piece!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
New Military Working Dog Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service honors the nation’s brave and loyal canines with the Military Working Dogs Forever stamps. In this booklet of 20, each block of four stamps features one stamp of each of the following breeds — German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois — that commonly serve in America’s armed forces. Continue reading New Military Working Dog Stamps
Early Christmas Present for Retiring Military Dogs
The U.S. military is trying harder to reunite soldiers with their four-legged battlefield companions, both as a way to readjust service personnel to home life and to get the dogs out of harm’s way. (Associated Press – via Washington Times)
Continue reading Early Christmas Present for Retiring Military Dogs
Good News for Military Dogs
From the American Humane Association:
Did you know each military working dog saves the lives of between 150-200 servicemen and women by detecting IEDs and other hidden weapons? Did you also know that despite their service and the generally good efforts of military, there has been no guarantee that military dogs will be reunited with their handlers or bought back to the U.S. after their retirement.
Until now.
Continue reading Good News for Military Dogs
A Soldier’s Sacrifice
Nothing more I can say.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Memorial Day, 2015
Honoring the fallen brave who allow us to live in the land of the free.
Have a blessed Memorial Day today, and do more than just celebrate the unofficial start of summertime.