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By Task & Purpose Feb 27, 2020

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History of Animals in the Military: from Bears to Bees

Everyone knows about Army and Marine Corps dogs and horses. Military history shows us they will try anything once, with...

By Julieta Chiquillo, The Dallas Morning News Feb 8, 2018

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Feud Over Service Dog Ends After American Airlines Settles Lawsuit With Army Veteran

American Airlines has settled a 2016 lawsuit filed by an Army veteran who complained that the company had mistreated her because...

By Jason Blevins, The Denver Post Jan 16, 2018

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Colorado Ski Area Correct To Keep Vet’s Service Dog Off Chairlift, State Civil Rights Commission Rules

In a case closely watched by the ski resort industry, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission has dismissed a woman’s complaint...

By Sarah Sicard Sep 20, 2017

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Patron Loses Her Mind When This Vet Brings His Service Dog To A Restaurant

A veteran and his service dog walk into a restaurant… No, this isn’t a set-up to a joke with a...

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory Feb 7, 2017

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This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog

On Saturday, what John Williams thought was going to be an easy afternoon manning a booth at a local gun...

By Ryan Osborne, Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dec 6, 2016

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People Are Obsessed With This Vet And His Service Dog Who Both Work At Lowe’s

Clay Luthy’s bad knees have been operated on five times over the years, and they kept him from re-enlisting in...

By Anita Lee, The Sun Herald (Biloxi, Miss.) Oct 28, 2016

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Vet With PTSD, Service Dog Suing Airline After ‘Abusive’ Treatment

An Army veteran who suffers from PTSD says in a federal lawsuit that American Airlines agents subjected her to two...

By James Clark Jul 26, 2016

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Hundreds Raise Money To Help Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Service Dog

On July 12, Medal of Honor recipient and Army veteran Ty Carter found out that his service dog, a German...

By James Clark Jun 16, 2016

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For This Hero Dog, ‘Going To The Farm’ Is A Good Thing

Retirement should mean an end to everyday worries, work, and hardship, and for one military hero named Ferra, that’s certainly...

By James Clark Aug 26, 2015

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10 Photos That Prove The Military Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Its Working Dogs

Dogs have been a staple of military life for ages, but in recent years, military working dogs have captured the...

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History of Animals in the Military: from Bears to Bees

Feud Over Service Dog Ends After American Airlines Settles Lawsuit With Army Veteran

Colorado Ski Area Correct To Keep Vet’s Service Dog Off Chairlift, State Civil Rights Commission Rules

Patron Loses Her Mind When This Vet Brings His Service Dog To A Restaurant

This Iraq War Vet Was Booted From A Gun Show Because Of His Service Dog

People Are Obsessed With This Vet And His Service Dog Who Both Work At Lowe’s

Vet With PTSD, Service Dog Suing Airline After ‘Abusive’ Treatment

Hundreds Raise Money To Help Medal Of Honor Recipient’s Service Dog

For This Hero Dog, ‘Going To The Farm’ Is A Good Thing

10 Photos That Prove The Military Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Its Working Dogs