Here are some of the many heroic K9s who have bravely served for their country.
Cena
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Cena served in Afghanistan in 2009 – 2010 alongside his best friend. He retired in 2014.
Chips
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Chips served in World War II in France, Germany, Italy and North Africa. He saved his partner from a machine gun fire by attacking gunners and forcing them to surrender to U.S troops.
Layka
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Layka survived four gunshots during an ambush in Afghanistan in 2013. Despite her injury, she bravely was able to save soldiers from an attacker.
Sergeant Stubby
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Sergeant Stubby served in WWI battlefields in France. Some of his victories included finding lost soldiers, waking up sleeping troops during gas attacks, and even catching a German spy.
Rex
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Rex survived an explosive injury in Iraq in 2006. He completed over 100 missions and retired in 2012.
Smoky
Credits: www.1001doggy.com, www.soldiersangels.org
Smoky served in World War II. She specialized in warning soldiers when there was incoming artillery. She was part of over a dozen missions and over 150 air raids.
Bretagnen
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Bretagnen was a 9/11 ground zero search dog. She retired at 9 years old.
Rags
Credits: www.patch.com, www.arkanimalcentre.wordpress.com
Rags served in WWI. One of his most heroic moments was in 1918 when he ran vital messages through falling bombs during the Battle of Meuse Argonne. He was badly gassed and partially blinded, but luckily, he survived.
Treo
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Treo served in Afghanistan alongside his owner and best friend. He became known as one of the bravest dogs to serve in the British military.