President Obama Meets Navy Seal Dog Involved In Bin Laden Mission

Belgian Malinois with K9 Storm Intruder Vest.
Belgian Malinois with K9 Storm Intruder Vest.

On Friday, President Obama met with the Navy Seals that took down Osama Bin Laden to thank them for a job well done.

He also met a certain four-legged member of the Seals that took out bin Laden, a Belgian Malinois named Cairo.

A specially trained military dog, Cairo hit the ground with the Seals to help alert them to any hidden threats. He’s also the only member of the team to be identified by name.

The Seals were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honor that can be given to a unit in recognition of their extraordinary service and achievement. Cairo didn’t get an award, but we think he’d prefer a big juicy steak
anyway.

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Michael Haslam
12 years ago

I hope Cairo got his steak , I know a medal will mean nothing to Cairo but a medal for him would be an important acknowlegement of the importance of dogs and their service to humanity and a blow against the advocates of discriminatory laws against dogs.

Djkimmer
Djkimmer
12 years ago
Reply to  Michael Haslam

 I totally agree!

Vonmonte-haus
Vonmonte-haus
12 years ago

He should have received a metal and a promotion title!

Rudy
Rudy
12 years ago

Great, a dog named after a character in Casablanca!

Lala
Lala
12 years ago
Reply to  Rudy

 Or maybe just after an Egyptian city?

Lorraine Nelles
12 years ago

Cairo should receive a steak and and a metal both earned!!!

Kep
Kep
12 years ago

Yes, he deserves a meDal… and a steak, and his favorite biscuit and toy

Kep
Kep
12 years ago
Reply to  Kep

It’s medal… Not to be mistaken for steel, iron and other such meTals

Lisa
12 years ago

Cairo, he is such awesome dog. Not only juicy steak but he should also get a big chunky rawhide.

Bknd2anmls
Bknd2anmls
12 years ago

A fine soldier

Cindy
Cindy
12 years ago

And Peta and HSUS would rather humans did not have dogs like Cairo to assist us!

Car;a
Car;a
12 years ago
Reply to  Cindy

The soldiers need the dogs, they can do what no human can and their love and loyalty can keep the troops going.  I do think, though, that once a handler and dog have bonded that the dog should automatically go home with the soldier when the deployment is done.  And we must Never again do what was done to the War Dogs of Viet Nam, who were abandoned and left behind.  Their handlers have never gotten over the grief of that betrayal and we must not forget it. 

dogleadermysteries.com
dogleadermysteries.com
12 years ago

Dogs unlike people are honest and loyal. Never met a dog who lied to me and I’d rather have a dog be my partner in any high risk work. Thanks for posting the photos about this “team member.”

George the dog lover
George the dog lover
12 years ago

Osama bone Laden so to speak.   

George the dog lover
George the dog lover
12 years ago

Osama bone Laden so to speak.   

George the dog lover
George the dog lover
12 years ago

Osama bone Laden so to speak.   

ginge2007
12 years ago

I thought he bin fishin. 

George the dog lover
George the dog lover
12 years ago

Osama bone Laden so to speak.   

George the dog lover
George the dog lover
12 years ago

Osama bone Laden so to speak.   

ginge2007
12 years ago

Just one of the many silent  heros serving our country. Great job and God bless to the dogs and their handlers.  

zing
zing
12 years ago

Gee, I bet the dog was really impressed.

Venison Jerky
12 years ago

Extraordinary dogs…..now the only thing they miss are some boots, doesn’t look good bare footed.

Doc Grable
12 years ago

Ohhra Cairo!

k9jayne
k9jayne
11 years ago

Cairo should have been recognized! He was robbed! The award wouldn’t mean anything to him, but the recognition for his service, and the recognition of the deep connection between humans and dogs is important to be recognized. It would help to underscore the barbarity of animal abuse. Thank you Cairo, for your bravery and service!! xoxoxo

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