To fall short of first-rate care is a betrayal of our responsibilities to animals who give their lives for America," one ...

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

Sgt. Joseph Phillips, a military working dog handler, conducts aggression training with his military working dog, Drago. (Sgt. 1st Class Tanisha Karn/Army) Non-training military working dogs at bases ...

At least four military working dogs died after being housed in kennels that a recent Defense Department inspector general report called unsatisfactory. IG investigators visited a dozen military ...

Every year on March 13, the United States observes K9 Veterans Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the service and sacrifice of military working dogs that have supported troops in dangerous missions ...