Military dogs retire from service as well
Military dogs retire from service as well. Some military dogs perform specialized duties, such as sniffing out explosives. Congress passed a law in 2013 saying the military may bring back its working dogs to the U.S. to be reunited with their handlers with whom they worked overseas. Many military “war dogs” are brought back to the U.S. when they retire; non-profit groups can help connect war dogs with their handlers once they arrive back. Dogs have served with U.S. soldiers since the Revolutionary War. Although dogs have served in every major American conflict, their service has only been officially recognized since World War II when Military Working Dogs (MWDs) first entered the service to serve in the Army’s K-9 Corps in 1942.
MWDs are trained in detection, tracking, and attacking the enemy.
The dutiful dogs that stand side-by-side our military servicemen and servicewomen are more than just loyal companions.
They work to protect us and serve in U.S. combat operations in the following ways:
Weapons & narcotics detection
Search & rescue
Guard & sentry duty
Scout & patrol
Dogs Have Earned Their Jump Wings
Dogs have earned their jump wings.
To solve the problem of providing assistance to downed airmen in isolated locations, in WWII, the Army trained dogs to jump from planes to bring supplies and help soldiers get to safety.
No dogs left behind.
Since Robby’s Law passed in 2000, all military dogs are eligible for adoption after their term of service. About 90% of MWDs are now adopted by their current or former handlers.
Did You Know There is a U.S. War Dogs Memorial?
Did You Know There is a U.S. War Dogs Memorial?
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