Meet The Army Dogs Of Fort Meade
If you like The Dog Files please join our Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/dogfiles Here’s four of the dogs I’ve been filming at Fort Meade. Bubba (below) is a Labrador Retriever. He is a certified off leash bomb detection dog which means he about one hundred feet away from his handler while looking for explosives. […]
War Dogs — What Happens When Canines Go to Combat
Today, we’d like to tip our hats to an unlikely hero: America’s warrior dogs. Man’s best friend has been an invaluable soldier-companion for many years. They were vital in the Pacific campaign of WWII, a topic explored by documentary director Harris Done in “War Dogs of the Pacific.” (Done is currently working on a second […]
Homeless Dogs Help Healing Troops
By Fred W. Baker III For Army.com WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Lawrence Minnis never met a dog he didn’t like. “I want just about every dog I see,†the Army captain said with a laugh. Minnis is especially fond of pit bulls, and he somewhat resembles his favorite breed — broad-shouldered, stocky and […]
Sniffer Dog That Went MIA After Afghan Battle Is Discovered Safe After 14 Months Lost In The Desert
From MailOnline.com A sniffer dog that went missing in action after a battle in Afghanistan has been found safe and well after more than a year in the desert. Sabi the black Labrador was with a joint Australian-Afghan army patrol when it was ambushed by Taliban militants in September 2008. Nine soldiers were wounded in […]
Thank A Soldier, Marine, Airmen Or Sailor On Veterans Day!
Today, as we salute all the brave men and women who have fought for this great country, The Dog Files would like to remind everyone not to forget all the incredible dogs that have also fought for this country. So, to our soldiers, we say, HOO-YAH and to our dog soldiers, we say WOOF!
Military Working Dogs Take A Bite Out Of IEDS In Afghanistan
On a somber note, one of the Army Dog Handlers who was interviewed in this article, Spc. Brandon Steffey (not pictured) , was recently caught in a roadside bomb (IED.) Both Spc. Brandon Steffey and his dog were killed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends. — Kenn Story and Photos by […]
The Dog Files Join The Army!
This past week was definitely a week that will go down in Dog Files history! We spent some time with the soldiers of the 241st MP Det (K-9 Section) and while our admiration for the US Military has always been strong, our understanding and appreciation has only grown deeper. These soldiers put everything on the […]
Veterans Day Remembrance
Today, as we salute all the man and women who have fought for this great country, The Dog Files would like to remind everyone to also salute all the incredible dogs that have fought for this country. So, to our soldiers, we say, “Hooyah” and to our dog soldiers, we say “Woof”.
Puppy Photo Of The Year?
This photo from TimesOnline in the UK of a puppy sleeping under a soldier’s equipment in Iraq really touched me and I wanted to share it with you. It’s nice to know that our GI’s are also looking out for the dogs of Iraq.