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DAYTON, Ohio -- A wooden dog sculpture of former USAF military working dog Robson L096, was revealed on Nov. 7, 2019 by artist James Mellick at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This sculpture titled "Waiting to Go", depicts Robson waiting for his handler, USAF TSgt. David Simpson. TSgt. Simpson took his own life in 2017 after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
 
US Special Forces

K9 coalition security force member

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Judy the English Pointer - POW 81A Gloergoer, Medan

Judy was a ships' dog on board the HMS Gnat and HMS Grasshopper which were stationed on the Yangtze River before and during World War II. Her ability to hear incoming aircraft provided the crew with early warnings. Judy was transferred, with other crew, from the Gnat to the Grasshopper in June 1939 when the ship was sent to Singapore due to the British declaration of war on Germany. She was on board the ship for the battle of Singapore, which saw the Grasshopper evacuate for the Dutch East Indies. It was sunk en-route, and Judy was nearly killed having been trapped by a falling row of lockers. She was rescued when a crewman returned to the stricken vessel looking for supplies.

She was awarded the Dickin Medal by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals which is considered to be the animals version of the Victoria Cross. Her citation read, "For magnificent courage and endurance in Japanese prison camps, which helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners and also for saving many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness." Besides the medal, she was also the recipient of a serious amount of fanfare that included being “interviewed” by the BBC and having a ceremony held honoring her service on May 3, 1946 in Cadogan Square. She also became a mascot for the RAF.

Judy spent the rest of her life with Williams and continued her globetrotting by traveling with him around Africa. She was ultimately “put to sleep” on February 17, 1950 at the age of 13 as her health had declined significantly due to a tumor. Williams buried her in an RAF coat he had made especially for her and a small monument was erected in her honour.

Her Dickin Medal and collar were put on display at the Imperial War Museum in London as part of 'The Animal's War' exhibition.
 
Green Berets simulate clearing a room with their Military Working Dog

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FORT CAMPBELL, KY, UNITED STATES
Green Berets with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Multipurpose Canine Detachment simulate clearing a room with their Military Working Dog at Fort Campbell, Ky, on October 4, 2018. Image used in the Special Operations Recruiting Battalion Campaign.
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BDG dog teams train fast-rope insertions

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Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Patty, 822nd Base Defense Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, lifts MWD Pepper off the ground to test the safety of her harness Nov. 20, 2019 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The handlers double check that the MWD is securely fastened in its harness and to its handler before approaching the aircraft to conduct fast-rope training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)
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Ukrainian National Guard officer, Marika with her service German Shepherd Aurora. Typical Ukrainian story, husband and wife serve in National Guard. Husband bought, raised, and trained a German Shepherd puppy, Aurora to be his wife's bodyguard when she is on rotation to the combat zone.

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