An Australian And His Dog Go To War In Afghanistan

A Belgian Malinois like this one was used on the mission to kill Osama bin Laden. These shots, from Canadian company K9 Storm, shows how the dogs are outfitted with cameras and sensors; they’re trained to work with soldiers, even on parachute jumps.

Ruff Justice: Training The Dogs That Take Down Terrorists Like Osama bin Laden -- New York Post

“There was a dog?” President Obama asked, after meeting the squadron commander of SEAL Team 6, the group that killed Osama bin Laden, according to a New Yorker article published last week. “I want to meet that dog.”

“If you want to meet the dog, Mr. President, I advise you to bring treats,” the commander joked.

Obama walked into the next room and petted Cairo, the only member of the team whose name has been declassified, though — per Secret Service order — the dog had to remain muzzled.

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My Comment: Here are some awesome pics of dogs in action.

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One Tough Bomb-Hunting Dog Of War The Taliban Couldn't Kill

Courage: Hobo with Private Patrick Medhurst-Feeny, one of the vets who helped to treat him

Back On Duty: The Plucky Bomb-Hunting Dog Of War The Taliban Couldn't Kill -- Daily Mail

An army dog which suffered life-threatening injuries in a Taliban attack less than two weeks ago will be celebrating his third birthday back on the frontline tomorrow.

Hobo, a bomb-hunting black labrador with A Company, 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles, was badly wounded when a patrol came under heavy fire in Helmand Province ten days ago.

As enemy grenades were hurled at the patrol’s position, Hobo was hit three times by shrapnel in his neck, abdomen and body. Comrades saved his life by giving first aid to stem the bleeding until he was taken by helicopter to the safety of Camp Bastion along with wounded soldiers.

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My Comment: This story reminds me of a post that Theo Spark had today.

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