Why Hero Military Dog Conan Probably Won’t Receive a Purple Heart
Conan, a Belgian Malinois, helped take down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Bagdadi. But since World War II, the U.S. military has only awarded its highest honor to humans.
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5 Working Dogs Who Became Heroes
Police, military and other working dogs often go far above and beyond the line of duty to save human lives. Meet just a few of these four-legged heroes.
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15 Fascinating Facts About Sgt. Stubby, the Most Decorated US Military Dog
Here are some interesting facts about brave Sgt. Stubby, who was believed to be a Pit Bull mix and was the most decorated military dog in U.S. history.
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It’s Now the Law: Retired Military Dogs Can Be Adopted by Their Handlers
President Obama has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, guaranteeing that military dogs will return to the U.S. when they retire and their handlers have first dibs on adopting them.
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RIP Buster, Bomb-Sniffing Dog Who Saved a Thousand Lives
During this hero Springer Spaniel’s five tours of duty with the RAF, Buster sniffed out hundreds of IEDs, saving more than 1,000 lives in the process.
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