liveinthesky:

so true. 

combatkarma:

Lucky was deployed five times with the 92nd Security Forces Squadron to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kyrgyzstan and also supported the Secret Service, before succumbing to cancer.

combatkarma:

MWD Robby (Photo snapped during a much-needed break in the action in Iraq. Courtesy of Robby’s then-handler, and now “dog dad,” former Air Force Staff Sergeant James Bailey)

Maria Goodavage

Dogster.com news editor Maria Goodavage describes the emotional bonds between military dogs and their handlers.

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usairforce:

Roy, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois military working dog, seeks comfort from his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel Brooks, 405th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron dog handler

americaninc:

BADASS

-American Inc.

(Source: nolifeatnorwich)

swell-syndrome91:

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann, a dog handler and infantry automatic rifleman with Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 21-year-old native of Arlington, Texas, and a policeman with the 2nd Tolai, 1st Afghan Border Police Kandak watch Ty, an improvised explosive device detection dog, roll around in the mud while posting security during a patrol through Sre Kala, March 23, 2012. After Marines and sailors with 1st LAR and 3rd Bn., 3rd Marine Regiment cleared the area during Operation Highland Thunder, the ABP has been able to establish a clear presence to protect and serve the population in Khan Neshin.

That marine is all like WTF. LOL

Puppies gonna pup.

(Source: triggerandshutter, via military-sweetheart)

(Source: subtleoddness, via gi-jew)

dogjournal:

MILITARY DOG GETS SPECIAL DENTAL TREATMENT

Roy, a Belgian Malinois, broke one of his teeth during a bite drill and was in pain due to an exposed nerve as a result. Roy was sent to a dentist at the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Medical Group who had experience with canine dental treatment. Roy is now doing fine. Here’s the story from dvidshub.net:

Dogs rely on their teeth constantly. Whether they are eating, chewing, or picking up a ball, their teeth are important. However, with a military working dog, their teeth are also their main weapon.

Even though Roy broke his tooth, it did not stop him because his mission outweighed his pain.

“When he broke his tooth biting the suspect, he let out a loud yelp,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joel Brooks, 405th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron dog handler and Roy’s partner. “Even though he was in pain, he continued to hold on to his target with his bite until ordered to stop.”

In the days following the event, Roy appeared to still be in pain, which prompted his unit’s search for further treatment. He was sent to the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron here because the 405th ESFS is forward deployed and did not have the ability to fix Roy’s tooth.

Sometimes it is hard to find dental specialists for dogs, so it is great to see that Roy found the specialized treatment he needed. Not only is he a great military dog, but he is awfully cute too. Click here for the full story and more pictures. (pictures courtesy of Staff Sgt. Nathanael Cannon)