Military Dog Picture of the Week. (April 18th, 2012) Thirsty Pups!
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Fowler gives water to King, his military working dog, during a clearing operation in the village of Tammuz, Iraq, March 2, 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Walter
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin McGhee, 67th Engineer Detachment, dog handler, gives his dog a drink of water after searching several compounds in an Afghan village, June 26, 2010, Dand District Kandahar, Afghanistan. Sergeant McGhee was attached to the Royal Air Force II Squadron during a joint patrol with the Afghan National Army 205th Corps and Afghan National Police in search of insurgents, weapons caches and illegal drugs. As a result, three insurgents were found and detained, along with several pounds of marijuana. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Richael, a dog handler with 2nd Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, gives his dog some water during a census patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2011. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dexter S. Saulisbury/Released
A U.S. Army Soldier from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division watches a K-9 handler share water with his dog in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Jan. 29, 2008. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shawn M. Cassatt) (Released)
In case you missed or want to revisit prior weeks. Here are the links.
Military Dog Picture of the Week. (April 11th, 2012) The Brilliant Brits!
Military Dog Picture of the Week. (April 4th, 2012)
Military Dog Pictures of the Week (March 28, 2012)
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Karen says: Kevin, have you ever seen the documentary film “War Dogs of the Pacific”. If not, you need to watch it. The film is about the marine war dog platoons of World War II and gives heartwarming insight into the relationship these marines had with their dogs. WARNING: A box of tissues is required when viewing this film 
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You know Karen…..I’ve heard of it but have yet to see the film. I def need to track it down. Thanks for the reminder.
I like the pure joy the dogs have on their faces when they receive the water and soldiers in the heat of their combat taking enjoyment giving relief to their personal friends. The gift of water is highly favored to those in the desert. Metaphorically in the soul and physically. “A picture shows more than a thousand words”, this is true. I like how there are different kinds of dogs in your photos. Thank you for continuing to share your journey. You can see the bond between soldier and dog, and different kinds of dogs. They both give relief to to each other. The dog is a help, a necessity in survival and friend and the dog is happy to have water and his owner. It is fabulous!!! Blessings writing.
Adriana in Arizona:)
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I know right. “Dad, thirsty…water me now!”
This post shows how dependent they are on their handlers for survival……likewise the handler and troops are reliant on the nose and instincts of that dog.
“Dad, give me water, food and my kong and I will find explosives. O Yeah, I want a belly rub when our day is complete.”
Seems like a good deal to me!
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Hi Ellis. It’s so cool to see them so dependent on one another. I love the “field expedient” watering methods.
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sherri noel says: There so beautiful thank u for sharing. Makes me smile seeing the love they show n share with them.
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Thank you Sherri…I love seeing that bond between the handlers…..so cool.
Fantastic, Kevin! Thanks for sharing this. Congrats on your baby, BTW. When is the other baby (your book) out?
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Thank you. I’m still waiting to hear back from the literary agents that request a full submission. I am hoping once I am picked up and we get it in the hands of a publisher it will be rushed to publication.
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Kevin, have you ever seen the documentary film “War Dogs of the Pacific”. If not, you need to watch it. The film is about the marine war dog platoons of World War II and gives heartwarming insight into the relationship these marines had with their dogs. WARNING: A box of tissues is required when viewing this film
You know Karen…..I’ve heard of it but have yet to see the film. I def need to track it down. Thanks for the reminder.
I like the pure joy the dogs have on their faces when they receive the water and soldiers in the heat of their combat taking enjoyment giving relief to their personal friends. The gift of water is highly favored to those in the desert. Metaphorically in the soul and physically. “A picture shows more than a thousand words”, this is true. I like how there are different kinds of dogs in your photos. Thank you for continuing to share your journey. You can see the bond between soldier and dog, and different kinds of dogs. They both give relief to to each other. The dog is a help, a necessity in survival and friend and the dog is happy to have water and his owner. It is fabulous!!! Blessings writing.
Adriana in Arizona:)
I know right. “Dad, thirsty…water me now!”
This post shows how dependent they are on their handlers for survival……likewise the handler and troops are reliant on the nose and instincts of that dog.
“Dad, give me water, food and my kong and I will find explosives. O Yeah, I want a belly rub when our day is complete.”
Seems like a good deal to me!
Such beautiful dogs. I love that they’re such a part of the team.
Hi Ellis. It’s so cool to see them so dependent on one another. I love the “field expedient” watering methods.
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There so beautiful thank u for sharing. Makes me smile seeing the love they show n share with them.
Thank you Sherri…I love seeing that bond between the handlers…..so cool.
Fantastic, Kevin! Thanks for sharing this. Congrats on your baby, BTW. When is the other baby (your book) out?
Thank you. I’m still waiting to hear back from the literary agents that request a full submission. I am hoping once I am picked up and we get it in the hands of a publisher it will be rushed to publication.
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