October 3, 2022
Armies have used dogs in warfare since Xerxes invaded Greece in 479 BC. Law enforcement officers also relied on dogs informally, using them to guard piers […]
October 25, 2022
Stubby. Chips. Cairo. Also known as Military Working Dogs (MWDs), these three names belong to some of the most famous K9s in the military. Stubby served […]
November 28, 2022
Military Working Dogs (MWDs) train to support our military soldiers’ work. These war dogs handle incredible tasks that humans cannot do, including carrying messages, standing guard, […]
December 30, 2025
On September 5, 1943, the Allies began an airborne operation to capture Nadzab, New Guinea. It had an important airfield which became a major Allied air […]
July 20, 2026
In 1907, New York City created the first police K9 unit in the United States, and the decision grew out of tragedy. A brutal, unsolved murder […]
August 4, 2026
Nearly 4,000 military working dogs in Vietnam served the United States during the war, and their handlers credit them with preventing more than 10,000 American casualties. […]
August 17, 2026
The history of National Dog Day begins with a simple act of kindness — a family, a shelter, and a Sheltie. Every August 26, millions of […]
August 24, 2026
Every September 1, law enforcement agencies across the United States pause to mark National Police K9 Day. The observance honors the working dogs who serve alongside […]
August 31, 2026
Within fifteen minutes of the South Tower collapsing on September 11, 2001, a German Shepherd named Apollo and his handler arrived at the World Trade Center. […]
