Latest "military dogs" stories

Marine vet who hunted al-Qaida comes to dognapped Yorkie’s rescue

Rick Machamer said he served in the Iraq War, gathering human and signals intelligence for the Marine Corps. Here's how he used his skills to find the dog.

By Justin Jouvenal and Dana Hedgepeth, The Washington Post

2 months ago

Army specialist reunites with military dog

A heartwarming story of a working dog who retired with his handler.

By Caitlin O'Brien

22 months ago

Military dogs get ‘real feel’ bite training with fake skin sleeves that bleed

The device is in use now in select special operations units.

3 years ago

Grenade doggy bag dispenser pulls the pin on your average pooper scooper

Are you tired of the same old doggy bag dispenser? Try a grenade.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

VA medical testing on dogs gets support and criticism in new report

Department officials have reduced such tests in recent years but insist some canine experiments are still needed for medical breakthroughs.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Sailors send off Bob — a very good military working dog — after a stellar career

Bob’s sterling time in fur uniform is concluding with the 9-year-old’s adoption.

3 years ago