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Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Frankli
World War II Hardcover – September 15, 2007
Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II Hardcover – September 15, 2007
Known throughout the fleet as "Big Ben," the USS Franklin was christened for the legacy of the four prior U.S. Navy ships named after Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin was a creation of World War II, one of twenty-four Essex-class fast carriers built during the conflict, forming the backbone of the U.S. Navy's war against Japan.
By the time the war had moved to Okinawa in the spring of 1945, "Big Ben" had already seen substantial combat, having participated in the island campaigns of the central and western Pacific and the Battle for Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, where she sustained heavy damage from the new and deadly Japanese kamikaze.
On March 19, 1945, the Franklin was launching her aircraft against Honshu, the Japanese mainland, including the shipping industry in Kobe Harbor. Suddenly, a single enemy aircraft pierced the cloud cover and made a low level run on the ship, striking it with a 250kg bomb which pierced the deck and set off a chain reaction of exploding ordnance and aviation fuel.
The aircraft carrier, now on fire, listing heavily to starboard, and with over 1,000 casualties, appeared to be mortally wounded. Inferno tells the heroic tale of the efforts that saved "Big Ben." It is a tremendous story of endurance and seamanship, told in harrowing detail in the survivors own words. Inferno makes
The Dying Sailor Photo - USS Franklin
Bob Blanchard survived the attack on the USS Franklin in 1945 but the film and photo seem to suggest otherwise. Blanchard tells his story here and also the stories of Father Joseph O'Callahan and Lt. Gary who earned the Medal of Honor that day.
One thing that was left out of your podcast was the fact that Fr O'Callahan upon being assigned to the USS Franklin blindfolded himself and found his way through all the passage ways just in case this exact scenario happened. You may wonder how I know this, My Dad, Col James T Murray started the Air Force ROTC program at The College of The Holy Cross. My Dad was a prisoner of war in WWII and he and Father O;callahan became very close friends. Father O'Callahan spent many days at our house in Auburn, Mass. I could never forget this man, Although I was only in first or second grade, I will never forget talking to him on a regular basis when he came to our house. He rarely talked about his experiences during the war but I do remember him talking to my Dad about the things that happened during this horrific attack.
K9 Veterans Day honors military working dogs
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K9 Veteranʼs Day honors the service, dedication and companionship provided by military working dogs. There is a rich and storied tradition of manʼs best friend as they relate to military service starting as far back as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians.
Today, that tradition continues on modern battlefields and through Legacy of Valor partner Southeastern Guide Dogsʼ Paws for Patriots program.
The military working dogʼs role in service includes courier duties, guard and sentry duties, and occasionally direct-action against opposing forces (think biting and take down). They also contribute significantly through the use of their highly developed sense of smell by detecting hidden explosives. Above and beyond all of those duties, the military working dog provides friendship, comfort, and companionship to its handler and is always treated with respect and dignity.
An example of this dignity is that military working dogs are given military ranks, always higher than their handlers, to ensure that human soldiers never forgets to place the dogs' needs above their own. K9ʼs are also paid as soldiers. The pay covers their care, feeding, and contributes toward their eventual retirement from military service.
This kind of companionship is carried over after military service ends and that is where Southeastern Guide Dogsʼ Paws for Patriots comes into the picture. They provide service animals to disabled military veterans at no cost to the veteran as a way of saying thank you for their dedication to our country. The dogs are trained and certified as therapy dogs or guide dogs before being handed over to the veteran -- always to the benefit of both the animal and handler.
These dogs often provide SIGNIFICANT improvement in quality of life to the veterans. Their canine presence enables the veteran to participate in simple activities that you and I take for granted or provides peace of mind in an otherwise desperate situation.
The breeding and training process is expensive, costing about $40,000 dollars per animal. Southeastern Guide Dogs is able to continually provide this service through the generosity of community partnerships, challenge or matching donations, and national fundraising. In fact, through their participation in the Unified Legacy of Valor Opportunity, Southeastern Guide Dogs raised more than $75,000 through 357 donations, which was matched by The Patterson Foundation and will benefit Paws for Patriots.
If you have an interest in the organization, I encourage you to look them up at www.guidedogs.org.
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CLICK ON THE BELOW HOW DOGS CAN BE THE GAME CHANGER TO PREVENTION OF PTSD SUICIDES !! & RELATED VALUE OF WAR DOGS.
PTSD SERVICE DOG TRANING PROGRAM
Paws for Life K9 Rescue presents a unique program that turns rescue dogs into amazing Service Dogs to change the lives of Veterans with PTSD. This program is a collaboration with the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) along with Arizona Goldens LLC Service Dogs to take the Paws For Life Program to the next level and give back to some of the people who safeguard our country–the Veterans.
After passing their initial base training in the main Paws for Life Canine Good Citizen’s program (CGC), a few select and best candidates are selected to continue their training to potentially become service dogs.
This program is an additional 6-month training process that prepares the dog to handle the rigors of performing in various environments and the PTSD disability specific tasks such as:
- Recognizing signs of agitation, anxiety, or stress & interrupting those behaviors,
- Interrupting flashbacks or night terrors,
- Retrieving Medications & Water Bottle,
- Alerting another family member or medical alert device to bring help,
- Blocking people from getting too close,
- Alerting to people approaching from behind the individual,
- and many other tasks…
Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy
Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy is an non profit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to assisting Southern California veterans with disabilities and their families free of charge with the following:
- Training their own dog as a service dog to assist them with their disability enabling them to live a better life.
- Locating a dog for them to train as a service dog.
SERVICE DOGS FOR AMERICA
PTSD Dogs
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Service Dogs for America proudly accepts applications from both military and non-military individuals suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Training service dogs for individuals living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) requires very specialized knowledge and skills – in both the trainer and the dog. These service dogs must possess a perceptive nature, a courteous, compliant temperament and an intuitive spirit in order to perform their duties independently when the individual is facing a crisis. SDA’s training team works to identify and evaluate these unique dogs, and then train them to recognize and interrupt the behaviors associated with anxiety, panic attacks and nightmares. SDA’s trainers evaluate both dogs and applicants in order to effectively pair a successful team.
“They were heroes, and they were left to die,”
WHY WAR DOG MEMORAIL
WWII – It is estimated that War Dogs saved 15,000 lives
Vietnam – It is estimated that War Dogs saved 10,000 lives
Iraq & Afghanistan – It is estimated that each War Dog saves an average of 150-200 lives, however, those numbers increase when they find a cache of weapons, IEDs, etc…
Tens of Thousands of War Dogs have served throughout history and continue to selflessly serve protecting our troops, civilians and freedoms
Many husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters have returned home
because of the life-saving capabilities of our nation’s “War Dogs”.
National War Dog Cemetery The National War Dog Cemetery is a memorial to war dogs located at Naval Base Guam. The cemetery honors the dogs—mostly Doberman Pinschers—that were killed in service with the United States Marine Corps during the Second Battle of Guam in 1944.
As the dogs died over the course of the battle, they were buried along with other Marines at Asan, the initial landing point of the invasion. White headstones were added later, forming a small plot in the cemetery. The human remains were eventually returned to the United States, and by the 1980s the dogs' graves had been largely forgotten and were overgrown with weeds.[11] William Putney, who had served as the commanding officer of the 3rd War Dog Platoon, lobbied for the creation of a memorial to the dogs and raised funds for the monument. The remains and markers were moved to a new cemetery on the naval base in June 1994 created by a Seabee detachment from NMCB 1.The memorial was dedicated on July 21, 1994, the 50th anniversary of the battle.[12]
The sculpture atop the memorial depicts the famous Doberman, Cappy. Entitled "Always Faithful", in reference to the Marine Corps' own motto, Semper Fidelis, it was created by California sculptor Susan Bahary
Fort Benning has a memorial to war dogs at the National Infantry Museum, installed in 2004. An identical sculpture is at March Air Force Base in Riverside, California.[14]
Replicas of the Guam memorial were installed at the following locations:
- 1998 — University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine[2][15]
- 2001 — Alfred M. Gray Marine Corps Research Center, the university and conference center for the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia[15]
- 2005 — Centennial Garden at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn Alabama[15]
- AKC Museum of the Dog in St. Louis, Missouri[15]
John Burnam, a dog handler during the Vietnam War, successfully raised funds for the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument at Lackland Air Force Base, where military dogs have been trained since 1958.[
Vietnam War Dog Memorial
Riverside, California
March Field is a legendary Air Force base that has preserved bits of its history in the impressive March Field Museum. It's a fitting backdrop for the West Coast War Dog Memorial, saluting brave American pooches and their handlers.
The black obelisk/column is just past the entryway B-24 bomber. Funded and sponsored by Nature's Recipe Pet Foods, the 16-ft. tall granite and bronze statue depicts a soldier and a German Shepherd. It was sculpted by A. Thomas Schumberg and dedicated on Feb. 21, 2000.
Other somber military monuments and memorials are arrayed around the grounds, but the War Dog Memorial commands the plaza's central vantage. The sculpted soldier is half absorbed, Han Solo-like, by the slab -- but vigilant. His dog is alert, attuned to an impending jungle ambush, or maybe just a noisy weekend pass latecomer.
A bronze plaque at the base reads:
"They Protected Us On The Field of Battle.
Panzer is not a war dog but a service dog who helps war vet
Colorado Springs nonprofit honors our nation’s war dogs
Posted: Nov 4, 2017 / 04:15 PM MDT / Updated: Nov 4, 2017 / 04:15 PM MDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A nonprofit in Colorado Springs is raising money to honor our nation’s war dogs.
Ruby Ridpath, co-founder of War Dog Memorial Colorado, says it all started in 2011 when she and her husband adopted their first war dog.
“They change your life, because you look deep in those eyes and you see experience, to know they’ve given their all,” said Ridpath.
Two years later, the Ridpaths created the organization. It’s something Air Force veteran Doug Provance is grateful for.
“To me it’s something kind of special, because I am a handler and it’s very important that these dogs are recognized for the service they provide,” said Provance, USAF (Ret.) and Explosive Detector Dog Handler.
Provance adopted his war dog, Cobra, about a year ago. He said while deployed, Cobra did such a great job he became known as the “Beast of Baghdad.”
“They not only protect us, but they protect how many other troops, how many other civilians,” said Provance.
Now, the organization wants to honor those dogs by creating a memorial.
Right now the cost to build the memorial at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs would cost about $200,000. The nonprofit has raised $81,000 so far.
If you’d like to help out the cause, you can donate here.
PRIMARY:
Honor & Remember the selfless service & sacrifice of War Dogs that are Ever Faithful and Ever Vigilant with a permanent memorial in the Colorado Springs, Colorado Memorial-Park Ring of Honor.
SECONDARY MISSION: Once the memorial is completed, we will:
Raise awareness through education to the public of the contributions and sacrifices of War Dogs that have and continue to protect our troops, civilians and freedoms both domestically and overseas.
Provide financial assistance for "Tour of Duty End”
Provide financial assistance for the Freedom Flights Home and Medical Care of our Heroes with Four Paws and Fur.
WE BELIEVE:
The over 4,000 dogs that were euthanized or left behind in Vietnam deserve to be honored and remembered.
The dogs that have sustained injury or given their life willingly and selflessly deserve to be honored and remembered.
All War Dogs (MWDs & CWDs) have earned and deserve to be honored and remembered. https://gizmodo.com/26-awesome-photos-of-war-dogs-showing-how-badass-and-cu-5943301
U.S. military dedicates first national monument to combat dogs The newly unveiled U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is seen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in San Antonio, Texas October 28, 201
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The United States’ first national monument to a soldier’s best friend, recognizing the sacrifices of dogs in combat, was dedicated by the U.S. military on Monday.
Inscribed with the words “Guardians of America’s Freedom,” the nine-foot tall bronze statue at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, features four dogs and a handler.
“These dogs were patriots just as much as anybody else who served,” said military dog handler John Baker of Fallon, Nevada, whose 212th Military Police Company Detachment A was known as “Hell on Paws.”
Lackland is home to the U.S. Armed Forces center that has trained dogs for all branches of the military since 1958.
The sculpture, built with private donations, features the four major breeds used since World War Two: Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, and Belgian Malinois. The Military Working Dog Teams National Monument is a monument to military working dogs located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The monument represents handlers, dogs, and veterinary support, from all military service branches (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard) that have made up the Military Working Dog program since World War II. The monument grounds include a 3,000 square feet granite plaza, granite pedestals, granite history wall, granite
1st national monument for war dogs honors four-legged pup soldiers of World War II and beyond The Military Working Dog Teams National Monument (Dogs For Defense Save Lives)
LOS ANGELES – The act of Congress is in the books, the bills are paid, the sculptures are being cast, and one of the biggest parades in the world will start a glory tour and countdown to dedication.
The first national monument to pay tribute to military dogs will be unveiled in California in just two months. The U.S. Working Dog Teams National Monument will honor every dog that has served in combat since World War II.
Some cities, cemeteries and military bases across the country already have such memorials. But none has been elevated to national monument level, where it will be in the company of the Statue of Liberty, Yosemite National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
In 2000, John Burnam, a 65-year-old veteran military dog handler, wrote a book called "Dog Tags of Courage." A year later, he got an email from a reader wondering why there were no national monuments to the dogs of war.
In "Dog Tags" and a 2008 book, "A Soldier's Best Friend," Burnam wrote about his time with the Army's 44th Scout Dog Platoon when he was in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968.
His first dog, Timber, was injured in an ambush a few months after they teamed up, so he spent most of his tour with a German shepherd named Clipper.
"He saved my life and saved the lives of others by alerting on ambushes, snipers and booby traps. I wanted to give something back to these animals that have done so much and asked for so little, except for food and water and the love of their handlers," said Burnam, who received the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Back then, handlers were not able to adopt their dogs when they were retired.
‘National Monument to US Military Working Dog Teams’
Military Working Dogs and their Handlers have served in all branches of the United States Armed Services since World War II. By US law (Public Law 110-181, Section 2877), there is a move to create a National Monument to these teams of men and dog. The tentative location is Lackland AFB TX home of the DOD MWD Training Center.
A soldier and the dog that saved his lifeNemo saved airman Bob Throneburg’s life during the Vietnam War and became a symbol of heroism
Waiting until the cover of darkness, in the suffocating heat of Vietnam, Air Force airman Bob Throneburg started out on patrol with his war dog, Nemo. It was Dec. 4, 1966. Sixty Viet Cong had infiltrated Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut Air Base the night before with a brutal mortar attack, and enemy stragglers remained hidden.
Nemo’s charge was to find them. He was trained to be a killer.
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, he is celebrated as one of the most heroic of the U.S. K9 Corps, which formed in 1942 and deployed more than 4,000 dogs during the Vietnam War.
That night in Vietnam, the German shepherd’s ears shot up. His body stiffened, hackles raised, tail rigid. He sensed the intruder before Throneburg saw him. The guerrilla tried to flee, but Throneburg fired his M16.
U.S. Army canine handler reunited with military dog
A U.S. Army Sergeant was reunited with his military dog in Boerne.
Honoring Our Military Working Dogs
Monument Background
The development of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument (MWD) was spearheaded by Mr. John Burnam, a U. S. Army combat infantryman and German Shepherd Scout Dog Handler during the Vietnam War. While his war dog partners died in Vietnam he wanted to keep their memories alive and mounted a campaign to create the monument. To provide the foundation for the project he established the John Burnam Monument Foundation in 2008. With the support of Congressman Walter Jones, R-NC, the National Defense Authorizations Act for 2008 was amended and authorized the Burnam Foundation to design, fund, build and maintain the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument.
The Burnam Foundation solicited private and corporate donations
and collected more than $2 million for the publicly funded National Monument. Since the Monument could not be placed on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Joint Base San Antonio — Lackland was the most appropriate alternate location. The local command welcomed the National Monument and provided the land needed to build it adjacent to the parade ground. The monument was constructed and unveiled on October 28, 2013. In 2014, the John Burnam Monument Foundation was deactivated, gifting the structure to Lackland, and transferring maintenance of the Monument to the Airman Heritage Foundation.
https://myairmanmuseum.org/pavers.php We are proud to offer the opportunity to honor military service members—past, present, and future—particularly our enlisted Airmen Warriors, who through their dedication, sacrifice, courage, and valor have contributed to the preservation of our freedom and way of life. Our Airman Paver Program presents an ideal way to render such recognition. As part of the Base Beautification Program, engraved bricks will be installed in prominent areas along the parade field and adjacent areas at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland. These engraved pavers are excellent gifts for Basic Military Training graduates and for so many others on special occasions such as promotions, retirements, birthdays, etc. Each paver contains three lines of personalized text with a maximum of 14 letters, characters or spaces per line.
https://dogtime.com/trending/18634-military-working-dog-teams-national-monument-dedicated
“As a Scout Dog handler in Vietnam I experienced firsthand how valuable these dogs are at saving soldiers’ lives,” Burnham tells Military.com. “Yet, despite their value, when we pulled out of Vietnam the dogs were left behind. They were fellow soldiers and they were our best friends. They were heroes and they were left to die. So I was determined to get the dogs, of all wars, recognized at the highest level of our nation’s government and then build them a magnificent national monument to ensure they would never be forgotten again.”
Burnham is thrilled to see his idea come to fruition, and even happier to have played a part in honoring our nation’s combat canines.
“Dog units are worth a million dollars for everything they do,” Burnham says. “You can’t say enough, you can’t give enough accolades to them.”
Sources: NBC News, Military.com, ABC News, U.S Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
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President Donald Trump honors Conan the hero dog that helped corner al-Baghdadi as the 'ultimate fighter' at White House Rose Garden ceremony – but pooch takes immediate shine to Mike Pence
- Trump appeared with Conan the hero dog
- The timing of the surprise appearance was kept under wraps
- First Lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were there, along with the dog's handler
- Pence repeatedly petted the animal although the president did not
- The event was not on Trump's public schedule
- He called Conan the 'ultimate fighter'
- Vice President Mike Pence petted the dog repeatedly during appearance
- Conan chased down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before the ISIS chief blew himself up
- Earlier Trump had posted a photoshopped image of the animal receiving a medal
- President was attacked because it superimposed the dog on a Vietnam veteran
- But the veteran, James McCloughan, laughed when a reporter showed it to him
a reunion between a U.S. Navy handler war dog
WATCH NOW: We are LIVE at a reunion between a U.S. Navy handler and his retired military dog at the San Antonio Airport.Navy Canine Handler, LT. Brandon Leonard, is reunited with an old friend, Military Working Dog Ivan. Author: Holly Stouffer (KENS5) Published: 5:51 PM CDT October 23, 2019 Updated: 5:51 PM CDT October 23, 2019 Facebook Twitter SAN ANTONIO — When most people wait at baggage claim at the San Antonio International Airport, they're quick to grab their stuff and get out. For Brandon Leonard, his precious cargo is worth the wait. "It's been awhile, so I can't wait to see him," Leonard said. But he was nervous on Wednesday. He hasn't seen his friend in months.
SAN ANTONIO — When most people wait at baggage claim at the San Antonio International Airport, they're quick to grab their stuff and get out.
For Brandon Leonard, his precious cargo is worth the wait.
"It's been awhile, so I can't wait to see him," Leonard said.
But he was nervous on Wednesday. He hasn't seen his friend in months.
"He remembers me," Leonard said.
It's not just any friend, nor a friend who will come strutting in on two feet. U.S. Navy Canine Handler Lt. Brandon Leonard is waiting to be reunited with his military working dog, Ivan. The pair spent three years working together in Washington D.C.
Leonard is now in the U.S. Navy Reserves and trains military working dogs at Lackland Air Force Base.
But that isn't were Ivan is going. At 10 years old, the good boy is retiring. Leonard is ready to take him home for good.
With a leash in hand, Leonard anxiously tapped his foot. He knew the paws were getting closer.
Passersby stopped to congratulate and thank him for his service while he waited. One woman lets him know his friend was getting closer.
"Are you waiting for the dog?" she asked. "He's precious!"
"Ivan is a good dog!" Leonard said back.
Finally, after about 20 minutes, the elevator doors opened up and Ivan made his way through the crowd.
His back legs are hurting, so there's no jumping for joy. Instead, Ivan affectionately tucks his nose under Leonard's chin. His gentle eyes say it all.
"Oh, I feel good, man. I feel good," Leonard said.
He said Ivan will get the retirement he deserves, assuring the dog will be given plenty of love, attention and good food.
"Every dog deserves to retire and go home, just like any other service member," Leonard said. "Being able to adopt him is good for my soul."
Mission K-9 Rescue is a nonprofit organization that has reunited over 275 K-9/handler teams.The organization's mission is to rescue, reunite, re-home, rehabilitate and repair any retired working dog who has served mankind in some capacity.
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news story SAN ANTONIO Navy Canine Handler, LT. Brandon Leonard, is reunited with an old friend, Military Working Dog Ivan. Author: Holly Stouffer (KENS5) Published: 5:51 PM CDT October 23, 2019 Updated: 5:51 PM CDT October 23, 2019 Facebook Twitter SAN ANTONIO — When most people wait at baggage claim at the San Antonio International Airport, they're quick to grab their stuff and get out. For Brandon Leonard, his precious cargo is worth the wait. "It's been awhile, so I can't wait to see him," Leonard said. But he was nervous on Wednesday. He hasn't seen his friend in months. "He remembers me," Leonard said. It's not just any friend, nor a friend who will come strutting in on two feet. U.S. Navy Canine Handler Lt. Brandon Leonard is waiting to be reunited with his military working dog, Ivan. The pair spent three years working together in Washington D.C. Leonard is now in the U.S. Navy Reserves and trains military working dogs at Lackland Air Force Base. But that isn't were Ivan is going. At 10 years old, the good boy is retiring. Leonard is ready to take him home for good. With a leash in hand, Leonard anxiously tapped his foot. He knew the paws were getting closer. Passersby stopped to congratulate and thank him for his service while he waited. One woman lets him know his friend was getting closer. "Are you waiting for the dog?" she asked. "He's precious!" "Ivan is a good dog!" Leonard said back. Finally, after about 20 minutes, the elevator doors opened up and Ivan made his way through the crowd. His back legs are hurting, so there's no jumping for joy. Instead, Ivan affectionately tucks his nose under Leonard's chin. His gentle eyes say it all. "Oh, I feel good, man. I feel good," Leonard said. He said Ivan will get the retirement he deserves, assuring the dog will be given plenty of love, attention and good food. "Every dog deserves to retire and go home, just like any other service member," Leonard said. "Being able to adopt him is good for my soul." Mission K-9 Rescue is a nonprofit organization that has reunited over 275 K-9/handler teams.The organization's mission is to rescue, reunite, re-home, rehabilitate and repair any retired working dog who has served mankind in some capacity. by TaboolaSponsored Links You May Like Remember Him? Better Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now FinancialAdvisorHeroes These Twins Were Named "Most Beautiful In The World," Wait Till You See Them Today Post Fun He Died 15 Years Ago, Now His Family Confirms The Rumors Fresh Edits Richard Gere's Son Is Probably The Most Handsome Man To Ever Exist Healthy George At 82, Max Baer Jr. Lives Modest Life With His Partner Military Bud CCPA Notice— at the San Antonio International Airport ,
To Rescue, Reunite, Re-Home, Rehabilitate and Repair any retired working dog that has served mankind in some capacity.
We are based in Houston, Texas and have satellite offices in San Antonio and Los Angeles. From these locations we provide assistance and support for Working Dogs worldwide. Our organization's purpose for existence is to serve retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs, and other Dogs who Serve as they may fit into our mission and scope. MissionK9Rescue operates under the laws of the State of Texas.
La Palma Dog Park Grand Opening Mar 23, 2015
The City of Anaheim dedicates La Palma Dog Park, situated on the northwest corner of La Palma Ave. and Anaheim Boulevard intersection. To learn more about La Palma Dog Park visit www.anaheim.net/communityservices
Anaheim’s newest dog park unveils monument honoring K-9s
Anaheim’s newest dog park unveils monument honoring K-9s
Two dogs run around the new small dog section which has gravel, artificial turf and obstacles for playing.
ANAHEIM – The unveiling of the city’s newest dog park, Olive Hills, was also the community’s first time seeing a new monument commemorating Anaheim’s police canine unit and their handlers.
The 1-acre Olive Hills Dog Park features plenty of open space, synthetic turf, decomposed granite, native plants and agility equipment for dogs to run around.
The city spent $1.3 million from developer fees in rehabilitating the area that Mayor Tom Tait described as a former “wasteland.”
Tait credits city officials and community leaders for working together and coming up with an idea that transformed the unused land into something productive.
Olive Hills Dog Park Grand Opening •Aug 15, 2016
The City of Anaheim dedicates the Olive Hills Dog Park, which is the second park designed specifically in the city. The new park features separate running areas for large and small dogs, several fun play amenities and a special monument dedicated to Anaheim Police K9s and their handlers. For more information visit www.Anaheim.net/CommunityServicesSHOW LESS
Chopper’s legacy: Statue of Navy SEAL dog honors military dogs revor Maroshek, with his service/therapy dog Thor (son of Chopper), pose with the new memorial statues just after the unveiling of Imperial Beach’s Military Service Dog Memorial Statue on Saturday at Veterans Park in Imperial Beach. On the stage from left to right are: Captain Tim Slentz, Commander Naval Base Coronado, Andrew Tefeslki , of the Naval Seal Foundation, IB council member Bobby Patton (behind Maroshek), former SD Mayor Jerry Sanders, Imperial Beach Mayor Dedina, Councilman Mark West and community member Jerry Quinn.(Nancee E. Lewis)
The statue honors Chopper, a Navy SEAL dog who is credited with saving the lives of American forces in Afghanistan and Iraq
By DAVID HERNANDEZNOV. 12, 20191:14 PMIMPERIAL BEACH —
In Navy SEAL Trevor Maroshek’s eyes, Chopper is a symbol of the humility embodied in a “silent professional,” one who quietly gets the job done.
The jet-black German Shepherd, who is credited with saving American forces from improvised explosive devices and Taliban ambushes in Iraq and Afghanistan, now is cast in bronze in Veterans Park in Imperial Beach.
The statue, unveiled Saturday, honors the service of military dogs.
Chopper’s legacy dates to 2007, when Maroshek, who enlisted soon after the 9/11 attacks, was asked to help start the SEALs’ first canine program.
Monument honoring K-9s VALOR Heroic Canines .
VALOR I was honored to create Valor, the first of two bronze monuments to the brave Anaheim Police and their K9’s. It was a moving and well attended unveiling on April 3, 2016 at La Palma Park in Anaheim, Ca. Valor was inspired by K9 “Bruno” who touched hearts around the country when he saved the lives of fellow officers taking a bullet through his jaw and his lung, while school was letting out in the area. He survived many surgeries and is pictured here coming out of retirement for the unveiling with his partner Officer RJ Young. Valor represents the bravery and heart of the police and their K’9’s. Valor is the result of the vision and efforts of the great City of Anaheim, California. Councilwoman Kris Murphy spearheaded the K9 memorial projects which became a community wide grassroots effort. To my knowledge, this is the first city in the US to have two K9 memorials to honor their police and their K9’s.
Police dog Bruno dies 2 years after he was shot in line of duty Bruno, seen in a photo posted to Facebook by Friends of the Anaheim Police K9 Association, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016, from complications related to injuries he suffered two years ago when he was shot in the line of duty.
ANAHEIM — A retired Anaheim police dog shot in the line of duty two years ago died this morning.
Bruno was taken to Yorba Regional Anaheim Hospital Saturday afternoon when he suffered complications related to the injuries from the March 20, 2014, shooting, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Daron Wyatt.
The German shepherd underwent emergency surgery Saturday night, Wyatt said. The dog’s organs began failing early today and he had to be put down, Wyatt said.
Bruno was wounded as he assisted SWAT officers searching for a gunman who reportedly had shot at probation officers.
Local soldier, bomb-sniffing dog team up to protect Iraq base
n his first deployment to Iraq in 2008 as a military policeman, Charles A. Ogin IV was awarded the Combat Action Badge. He says it was "for being in the wrong place at the wrong time."
The 29-year-old Army staff sergeant had just stepped from a portable restroom when an enemy rocket slammed into it.
Unscathed, the self-deprecating 2005 Orchard Park High School graduate carried on with his duties, training members of the Iraqi police and army. The work spared him firefights, though there were many hazardous encounters with improvised explosive devices.
"But I personally was never struck by one," Ogin said in an exchange of emails with The Buffalo News from Union III, a forward operating base inside Baghdad's Green Zone.
When he joined the Army, he says he wanted to secure funds for a college education and gain life experiences. The Army provided both – but not quite as he anticipated.
Ogin enjoyed the work so much, he decided to make a career out of the military, especially after learning the Army would cover the cost of college, "minus books."
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Charles A. Ogin IV, 29
Hometown: Buffalo
Residence: Raised in Buffalo, Cheektowaga and Orchard Park
Branch: Army
Rank: Staff sergeant
War zone: Iraq
Years of service: September 2005 - present
Most prominent honors: Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal
Specialty: dog handler, military police
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As for life experiences, there is no shortage in war-torn Iraq.
His job at Union III is to make sure no car bombs make it past the base gate.
Ogin and his partner, Rrobiek, a 72-pound, 7-year-old Belgian Malinois "military working dog," are one of six explosive detection teams at the base. They also conduct patrols and behind-the-scenes safety details. In 2014, Ogin and Rrobiek, nicknamed "Robi" [pronounced Row-bee], paired up after Robi returned from a deployment to Afghanistan.
"At first it was a bit of a rough relationship because it's two different conflicting personalities," Ogin said. "But we started meshing, and now I wouldn't have it any other way. He's a great partner."
And while the Army views Robi and its other dogs as pieces of "equipment," Ogin sees human qualities in his canine buddy.
"He has his own personality, his own quirks. He's very set in his ways, kind of like a person,"
said Ogin, a member of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as the "Old Guard."
The bond between man and dog makes a team that is more effective "than any machine at finding explosives," Ogin says.
Military brass would not argue with that assessment.
Former Army Gen. David H. Petraeus once offered this glowing appraisal of military dogs:
"The capability they bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine. By all measures of performance their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory," he said.
Navy My Hero, My Friend,” a tribute to military working
Sculptor Susan Norris has a long history of touching the hearts of others through her art, but recently, she took on a new project — one involving man’s best friend in every day life, but perhaps even more so on the battlefield.
Titled “My Hero, My Friend,” Norris’ newest statue is a life-size bronze sculpture of a military working dog wearing a Purple Heart, mourning the loss of its two-legged companion.
“I’ve always had an affection for animals, but the bond between a military dog and its partner is on a whole other level,” Norris said in a press release.
This sculpture is meant to honor the bravery and dedication of a military service dog to its human handler, tugging at the heartstrings of passersby. The sculpture will reside at Veterans Memorial Park in Trophy Club, Texas, inside the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
“It’s moving to see people cry when they see my sculpture,” Norris added of the reactions to the sculture.
Military working dogs have gone by all manner of moniker throughout U.S. military history, including K-9 Corps and “war dogs.” In various combat eras, they served as guards, messengers, mascots and scouts, according to an Army book on military veterinary services.
As operations in Afghanistan and Iraq ramped-up, so too did the U.S. military’s efforts to build a canine program.
“Because of the growing threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and Iraq, mine detection training also resumed," the book reads. "Dogs became members of forward deployed teams, served with airborne units, and were transported by helicopters when needed.” Norris’ sculpture isn’t the first honoring combat canines, however. In 2008, Congress approved the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, which was unveiled in 2013 at Joint Base San Antonio — Lackland. “Humans are continually rediscovering that technology cannot match many canine senses and other inherent abilities, and they also realize that dogs continue to remain loyal even as equipment and conflicts evolve around them,” according to the book.
“The capability they bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine. By all measures of performance, their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory.” -General David Petraeus
Military dogs have been in service since 600 BC and they do some serious work CAMP PATRIOT, KUWAIT – MARCH 2: Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Phillip Darity, a U.S. Navy dog handler, issues commands to his dog Argo during a simulated training drill. Argo, who is trained as a bomb and patrol dog, has served in the Navy for approximately one year and is being deployed for the first time. Navy police dogs and their Master-at-Arms handlers are being deployed to assist with force protection at many forward operating areas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo Arlo K. Abrahamson/U.S. Navy/Getty Images)
This week, President Donald Trump shared a declassified photo of a military working dog that was injured during the weekend raid that took down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.
Although details about the K-9 aren’t public — the Pentagon has said the dog’s name needs to remain classified due to their affiliation with a classified unit — it’s a welcome reminder that military working dogs are an important and ever-present thread throughout America’s military history.
In fact, dogs have been assisting military efforts all over the world for thousands of years. Here are some other things you may not know about these highly-trained canines.
Dogs were mentioned in accounts of ancient warfare
Dogs of all sorts have been used as hunters, herders and sentinels for pretty much all of recorded time (the term “watchdog” exists for a reason). So it’s not that much of a surprise to learn dogs have followed — and sometimes led — great armies into war. According to the writings of ancient scribes like Homer, Polyaenus and Herodotus, dogs were present in Xerxes’ invasion of Greece in 479 BC, during Spartan sieges in the 4th century BC, and as early as 600 BC in a battle in the Iron Age kingdom of Lydia in Greece.
Generations apart, 2 female veterans speak on military service Composite photo L-R: Martha Bigbie and Jessica Staples in their military photos, locations and dates not specified | Photos courtesy of Martha Bigbie and Jessica Staples,
ST. GEORGE — Being female in the military comes with a lot of firsts, and respect often has to be doubly earned, but the time in service can also be peppered with incredible world travel, education and experiences that cannot be traded. At least that is what two Southern Utah female veterans said of their time serving the United States – though their service was generations apart.
Unfavorable information files
Sgt. Martha “Marti” Bigbie is the current commander of the American Legion Lester Keate Post 90 in St. George. In August 1967 Bigbie joined the Air Force, a woman of just 18 with blonde hair and a car. In her time in the Air Force, she held assignments that no woman had before her.
Bigbie told St. George News she went through basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and followed that with personnel training in Amarillo. When she arrived at Westover Air Force base in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was assigned to work in the Unfavorable Information File Program.
Man's best friend raises paw,
Army K-9 Corps: Man's best friend raises paw, serves too
FORT SILL, Okla. -- Many Americans have had pets at one time or another. In fact, about 40 percent of American households have at least one dog. These companions truly become members of the family. They are cherished, pampered, and spared no expense for their medical treatments. They are also mourned terribly when they pass.
Despite the mutual affection between humans and their pets, animals such as dogs and horses have often been viewed more as beasts of burden than as companions, especially in days before the industrialized age. Wartime was no exception. Many of these furred and feathered friends have given their lives in wartime, with the same bravery and dedication as the Soldiers who fought alongside them.
Militaries around the world have honored and awarded their courage and devotion. Movies have even been made about them. "War Horse," for example, was a recent film about a beloved farm horse sold to the British cavalry in World War I.
Perhaps the best-known war animals are dogs. More than 30,000 dogs have served in the U.S. military since the K-9 Corps was established by the Army in 1942.
The U.S. military still has around 2,500 active Military Working Dogs (MWDs) today, with 700 or so deployed at any one time. The animals are often tasked with sniffing out explosives and other deadly devices that terrorists might use, and have a 98 percent accuracy.
Tears flow as aging military dog gets hero's sendoff
A retired military working dog was honored with an emotional goodbye by his veterinarian in Lakeland. The staff at All Creatures Animal Clinic put together a final walk tribute for 'Robbie.' Joined by the esteemed Lakeland Police Department K-9 Unit, they offered a tearful last goodbye befitting Robbie's life of dedicated service.
Rin Tin Tin: The WW1 Dog Who Became a Film Star.
Throughout his career as an actor, Rin Tin Tin acted as a wolf many times, primarily because it was much easier for directors to work with a trained dog than with a wolf.
There are moments in life when it seems that everything is lost, but this is only the beginning of the journey.
The story of one German shepherd puppy, close to death, has become world famous and confirms this statement. This tale from the First World War shows that one chance meeting can change the fate of men and animals alike.
SEMPER FIDELIS IN THEIR WORDS
SEMPER FIDELIS IN THEIR WORDS IN THEIR WORDS
Throughout our history, Semper Fidelis has been a guiding principle for Marines to be loyal to their mission and faithful to each other through each and every battle. Becoming a Marine demands a sense of purpose and responsibility to serve — and Semper Fidelis is a permanent reminder of that. Semper fidelis (Latin pronunciation: [ˈsɛmpɛr fɪˈdeːlɪs]) is a Latin phrase that means "always faithful" or "always loyal". It is the motto of the United States Marine Corps, usually shortened to Semper Fi. It is also in use as a motto for towns, families, schools, and other military units.
Walking Point - Vietnam Scout Dogs Trailer
"Walking Point" is a proposed one-hour documentary that tells the emotional story of six Vietnam War veterans as they relive their dramatic and dangerous tour of duty leading infantry troops on special missions. Over 4000 dogs served in the Vietnam War -- the largest concentrated effort toward the use of canine teams in U.S. combat history. These highly trained German Shepherds served as the eyes and ears of the infantry. The scout dogs and their handlers had one of the most dangerous jobs in Vietnam. They walked point -- ahead of infantry troops. Their job was to detect dangers such as trip wires, mines, snipers and enemy troops. Nearly 40 years after the Vietnam War, six veterans who served in the 42nd Infantry Platoon Scout Dog with the 101st Airborne Division have reunited to talk about their experiences and the extraordinary bonds held with their K9s -- some of them are sharing these stories for the first time. To learn more about one way you can help today's military working dogs and their handlers with the supplies they need, please visit: http://www.supportourpaws.com/
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Former Military Dog Draped In American Flag After He Was Put Down
More from Inside Edition: http://bit.ly/2bF0iuCA military dog was honored as he took his last breaths. Bodza, an 11-year-old German Shephard was suffering from a degenerative illness affecting his spinal cord. His handler Kyle Smith had to make the difficult decision to put him down. Smith and Bodza first started working together while deployed to Kyrgyzstan in 2012. When it was time for the dog to retire, Smith adopted him and they've been inseparable ever since.
Soldiers Come Home To Dogs Compilation & More | The Dodo Best Of
Soldier Coming Home and being helped by dogs compilation Veterans Day. Thank you to all the veterans that have served, continue to serve, and especially to the heroes that have made the ultimate sacrifice. AS WELL THOSE SUFFER FROM PTSD