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Retired US Marine Corps dog Lucca with her owner Gunnery Sergeant Chris Willingham, after she was awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal.

US Marine Corps Bomb-Sniffing Dog Receives Top Award For War Animals

Lucca is the first U.S. Marine service dog to receive the medal, considered the world’s top honor for war animals.

Adam Linehan

Fuzzy, an 8-week-old chihuahua puppy gets some love and attention from an airman stationed at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 31, 2012.

8 Photos Of Deployment Puppies That Will Make Your Day Better

In honor of #NationalPuppyDay, Task & Purpose compiled the best photos of puppies on deployment.

Sarah Sicard and James Clark