According to the nonprofit organization Companions for Heroes, service dogs provide various life-saving benefits to veterans, from helping to prevent suicidal thoughts to allowing injured vets to return to school or work. The fact of the matter is, when America’s youth valiantly entered the Armed Forces to help safeguard the nation and defend freedom around […]
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Preserving Your Family’s Military History
Like many Americans, you probably have several black and white images burned into your memory of your grandparents donning standard-issue World War II, Korean War, or Vietnam War uniforms or posing before tanks and airplanes at the height of their service. You might even have a box of precious old military medals or some stained, […]
Can Animals Receive Service Medals?
Animals have long been an integral part of American military efforts. Dogs first went to battle with their owners during the Revolutionary War and were officially employed by the U.S. military during World War I with the deployments of famous war dogs Sergeant Stubby and Rags. Horses were also vital to that war effort, providing […]
3 of the Most Inspiring Women in U.S. Military History
Heroism knows no gender. Inspiring men and women fill the ranks of our military every year, proving their love of country and dedication to protecting our freedoms. Not only have women shown acts of bravery and selflessness throughout their time as members of the Armed Forces, but they’ve been the driving force of many important […]
Good Boys of the Military: K-9 Units in Action
Military forces have used canines in combat as early as 600 B.C. when the Alyattes of Lydia used dogs against the Cimmerians. The earliest recordings of employing dogs in the military date back to ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and even Attila the Hun. Clearly, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) have long had a key role in […]