Blake Hall
All war dogs start out as puppies. This little guy started his training at the Military Working Dog Breeding Program at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
Source: DoD Linda Hosek
They go through extensive training to prepare them to find explosives and to deal with bad guys on the battlefield.
Source: US Marine Corps. Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Storm
Source: US Air Force. Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo.
They grow very close to their trainers.
Source: US Air Force. Photo by Senior Airman Gina Chiaverotti-Paige.
Source: US Air Force. Photo by Airman 1st Class Allen Stokes.
They wear shades called Doggles to protect their eyes while they work.
Source: US Army. Photo by Pfc. William Servinski II.
Source: US Air Force. Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller.
War Dogs go with Special Forces and do everything they do: night raids, water insertions, and skydiving.
Source: US Army
Source: U.S. Air Force. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez.
Source: US Navy
Many War Dogs are adopted by their handler when their service is completed.
Source: US Air Force. Photo by Staff Sgt Stan Parker.