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I’ve written before about the role of K-9′s before in Iraq. I wanted to share this wonderfully written piece by Tina Susman of the Los Angeles Times:
Staff Sgt. Iron quakes with fear at the sound of explosions. He brawls with other soldiers. He whines when he doesn’t get his way and slows others down when he stops to relieve himself during patrols through hostile territory.
But nobody complains, because when it’s time to enter a building that might be rigged to explode, or cross a pasture that could conceal a minefield, Iron is at the front of the line, making sure it’s safe for those who follow.
If it’s not, Iron will bear the brunt of the blast, along with his best friend, Sgt. Joshua T. Rose, who ranks one level below him. It’s an honor Iron enjoys for the dangerous job he does. It also ensures that charges could be filed against Rose in the unlikely event he ever mistreated Iron — an 80-pound German shepherd.
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CJ, we thank you for your service and all you have been through and ho
David
What a great piece, CJ! There are some great sites about dogs and their participation in the military -
http://www.uswardogs.org/
http://www.militaryworkingdogs.com/
MissBirdlegs in AL
Thanks for this one, CJ! It’s a great story that I’d have missed if not for your post. Those dogs and handlers don’t really get enough attention – not that any of you folks do – unless you mess up! I probably don’t say it enough, but I’m sure grateful to Y’all.
Miss Ladybug
Thanks for the article, CJ. And next time I’m looking to adopt a dog, I might check into adopting a retired Military Working Dog. Lackland isn’t that far away from me now. But, I already have two dogs and don’t need another right now…
sue
This is a great article CJ. I had the distinct honor of getting to know Chuck and Gabe, one of the K9 teams over in Iraq last Spring. The work they do is invaluable and many lives have been saved because of them. The loss of Kory and Cooper was such a tragedy.