Cairo the Bin Laden Hunter
Who was that dog on the mission to kill Bin Laden? Cairo, the famed Bin Laden hunter? Do we have a sighting? Who is this Cairo character and why has his image captivated the world?
Cairo is now synonymous with the daring raid on May 1, 2011 by Seal Team Six to take down America’s public enemy #1, Osama Bin Laden. The Bin Laden raid is the event that drew widespread national awareness to our four-legged service members. Did Cairo lead the Seals to Bin Laden in that compound? Did Cairo have to “take any one out” with his mouthful of teeth and fangs? We might never know, but we yearn to learn the full story.
This isn’t a picture of Cairo but, like Cairo, this is a Belgian Malinois, Multi Purpose Canine (MPC) and a Seal Team Member. This picture is of Seal 18 conducting a demonstration.
Seal Teams are elite members of our Armed Forces who are part of the United States Military’s Special Operations Command. Seal Team Six is an unconventional force and one of the best we have.
Likewise, MPC are unique to Special Operations. So what is a multi purpose canine and how do they differ from conventional dog teams? Stay tuned for the next post on our ”Special” Canines!
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it would be interesting to find out whether Cairo had a personal vendetta against Bin Laden or some of his sidekicks. One can quite understand why this would be, considering some of Cairo’s best mates no doubt lost their lives or limbs on the direct or indirect orders of Bin Laden and his sidekicks. They do say that every dog has its day. Well, Cairo, amongst others, certainly made sure that Bin Laden had his last day. So cogratulations to him and all the other four-legged comrades who took part in the raid. But we must never forget all those other four-legged ones who risked and sometimes gave their lives and limbs in the ongoing pursuit of freedom and yet who will never find themselves in the limelight as Cairo himself has done. All the same, it is obvious that Cairo has come out of this with some fame and a reputation that would make any man proud and one that may well grow in the coming months and perhaps years ahead. So good luck to him.
I would be interested not only to find out a lot more about Cairo as a technical fighting canine but also be offered some insight into his personal martial philosophy. How, for instance, does he perceive his enemy? How does he prepare himself for combat? What goes through his mind as he prepares for action? How does he deal with his own fears? And what went through his mind on that night during those last few minutes leading up to the raid?
I look forward to further insights.
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Kevin Hanrahan says:
Well, I’m not quite sure if it was personal for Cairo or not.
In a future post I’ll talk more about our multipurpose canines….. not sure if he is attached or not but I’m sure he is getting lots of offers!
I have no doubt he has stone cold nerves of steel just like all our other Seals.
Since wolves integrated themselves into the lives of our ancestors, most dogs I’ve ever known have had an amazing capacity to protect and serve.
I truly admire the soldier dogs. They are strong, full of purpose and love for their ‘family/unit’. All the way back to Stubby in World War I, dogs have helped defend us.
I think, wherever Cairo is now, he knows he’s done a good job. And like any soldier, he’s on to his next assignment.
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Hi Leila. Cairo is actually stationed here in Virginia not too far from me! I have no doubt that “Sir” Cairo is doing just fine with many treats and rubs behind the ear that he has earned!
Kelly M Stanizzo says: These are wonderful stories!! These dogs are so very special!! I am so glad our military sees the special value of these dogs!!!
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Thanks so much Kelly. We love our MWD in the service!
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Jim says: Is it true that this K9 was purchased for the USMC from the IDF unit OKETZ? T’would be interesting to confirm…
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I honestly don’t know Jim. I’ve never made any attempts to attain more info on Cairo. I know folks who have though and were unsuccessful.
I guess Cairo likes his privacy! Maybe he will write a book someday!
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it would be interesting to find out whether Cairo had a personal vendetta against Bin Laden or some of his sidekicks. One can quite understand why this would be, considering some of Cairo’s best mates no doubt lost their lives or limbs on the direct or indirect orders of Bin Laden and his sidekicks. They do say that every dog has its day. Well, Cairo, amongst others, certainly made sure that Bin Laden had his last day. So cogratulations to him and all the other four-legged comrades who took part in the raid. But we must never forget all those other four-legged ones who risked and sometimes gave their lives and limbs in the ongoing pursuit of freedom and yet who will never find themselves in the limelight as Cairo himself has done. All the same, it is obvious that Cairo has come out of this with some fame and a reputation that would make any man proud and one that may well grow in the coming months and perhaps years ahead. So good luck to him.
I would be interested not only to find out a lot more about Cairo as a technical fighting canine but also be offered some insight into his personal martial philosophy. How, for instance, does he perceive his enemy? How does he prepare himself for combat? What goes through his mind as he prepares for action? How does he deal with his own fears? And what went through his mind on that night during those last few minutes leading up to the raid?
I look forward to further insights.
Well, I’m not quite sure if it was personal for Cairo or not.
In a future post I’ll talk more about our multipurpose canines….. not sure if he is attached or not but I’m sure he is getting lots of offers!
I have no doubt he has stone cold nerves of steel just like all our other Seals.
Since wolves integrated themselves into the lives of our ancestors, most dogs I’ve ever known have had an amazing capacity to protect and serve.
I truly admire the soldier dogs. They are strong, full of purpose and love for their ‘family/unit’. All the way back to Stubby in World War I, dogs have helped defend us.
I think, wherever Cairo is now, he knows he’s done a good job. And like any soldier, he’s on to his next assignment.
Hi Leila. Cairo is actually stationed here in Virginia not too far from me! I have no doubt that “Sir” Cairo is doing just fine with many treats and rubs behind the ear that he has earned!
These are wonderful stories!! These dogs are so very special!! I am so glad our military sees the special value of these dogs!!!
Thanks so much Kelly. We love our MWD in the service!
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Is it true that this K9 was purchased for the USMC from the IDF unit OKETZ? T’would be interesting to confirm…
I honestly don’t know Jim. I’ve never made any attempts to attain more info on Cairo. I know folks who have though and were unsuccessful.
I guess Cairo likes his privacy! Maybe he will write a book someday!