Thanksgiving Surprise: Marine Reunited With His Adopted Stray Dog From Afghanistan
When Corporal Ward Van Alstine of the United States Marine Corps returned home for Thanksgiving, there was more than just a delicious turkey dinner waiting for him. The Marine was reunited with Chloe, a stray from Afghanistan he had taken in as his own during his last deployment. The Marine’s sister worked with a non-profit […]
More Bomb Sniffing Dogs To Be Put On Army’s Front Lines
U.S. troops in Afghanistan are relying more and more on the noses of military working dogs to sniff out deadly improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These highly trained dogs landed in the spotlight recently when it was learned that Cairo, a Belgian Malinois, was part of the team that raided Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. […]
U.S. Marines’ Four Legged Mascot Dies In Indiana
The Dog Files is sorry to have to bring you such sad news today. Our heart goes out to Captain Matt Taylor and all the Marines that spent time with Alice. Here is the earlier story from the Spring. — Kenn Bell Alice, a stray dog that was discovered in bad shape in Afghanistan and […]
Hawkeye Update: Fallen Hero’s Beloved Dog May Lead College Team Onto Field
Hawkeye, the dog that refused to leave the casket of his beloved fallen owner, Navy Seal Jon Tumilson, will now help commemorate the troops at a college football game. The dog will purportedly lead the Iowa Hawkeyes out onto the field at one of two hometown games in November that will also honor Tumilson. Tumilson’s […]
Heartbreaking Photo: Loyal Dog Lies Next To Deceased Navy Seal's Casket
In what has to be one of the most touching images I’ve ever seen, Hawkeye the dog lies next to his owner’s casket. Petty Officer Jon T. Tumilson was laid to rest Friday in Rockford, Iowa, where an over 1,500 mourners came to pay respects for the fallen Navy SEAL, including his dog Hawkeye. Hawkeye’s […]
UK Dog Of War Saved By Soldiers Returns To The Front Line
He’s a dog of war whose courage has saved the lives of dozens of British soldiers. So when Hobo, a two-year-old black Labrador, was seriously wounded while searching for Taliban bombs in Afghanistan, his best friends fought to keep him alive. Now just 10 days after he was almost killed by shrapnel after coming under […]
School Kids Team Up With Marine To Save Afghanistan Puppy: Heartwarming Video
A dog that survived the war zone in Afghanistan is safe in Indiana thanks to the U.S. Marines and the love of hundreds of local school children. If you do one thing today, it should be to watch this video. You won’t be disappointed!
National Guard Medic Saves Dog From Horrors Of War
Iowa National Guard’s Aaron Windschitl had only 48 hours to complete his assignment. His mission? To get his beloved canine friend Oreo safely out of Afghanistan before she is killed. Oreo, so named because of her black-and-white face, was one of the many strays in Afghanistan where dogs are often considered impure and faced a […]
President Obama Meets Navy Seal Dog Involved In Bin Laden Mission
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 […]