During the holiday season, dozens of boxes line the floor at the US War Dogs office. Each one carefully packed, labeled, and destined for military working dog handlers and their dogs serving overseas.

VICENZA, Italy — For the handlers of the 525th Military Working Dog Detachment, readiness isn’t just about the mission, it’s about maintaining the total health of their most trusted partners. Through ...

Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany – Working dog handlers from across the region gathered at Spangdahlem Air Base on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, for a Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training and ...

These dogs are as honorable as they come. Tuesday is National K-9 Veterans Day, a holiday to honor the dogs who have served the United States in the armed forces, police departments, and other ...

In honor of K-9 Veterans Day on Thursday, Air Force Tech Sgt. Blair Pembleton allowed herself to be attacked by a dog. Pembleton, a handler for military working dogs, was wearing the upper half of ...

MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...

While all military working dogs are impressive, Navy SEAL dogs operate on an entirely different plane. Often referred to as Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs), these dogs are trained for extreme operations ...

Military dogs are much more than just companions; they are highly trained and indispensable members of armed forces worldwide. Their keen senses, unwavering loyalty, and specialized training allow ...

An eight-year quest to honor the four-legged guardians of freedom known as military working dogs will come to a culmination Monday in San Antonio. The new U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National ...

Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Service members may need an off-base veterinarian to obtain medications for their pets and to get rabies antibody testing completed for international moves, following a freeze ...