RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An annual walk held in honor of U.S. military service dogs will return to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond on Saturday. The 4th-annual “.9K9” Virginia War Memorial Dog Walk ...

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

A defender and a military working dog from the 460th Security Forces Squadron lead a ruck march for K-9 Veterans Day at Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., March 13, 2025. This day commemorates the ...

When Charlie Service came home from Vietnam, he tried to leave the war behind. But it never really let him go. “In Vietnam, it was definitely combat,” he said. “And there was a lot of things in there ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Dogs and their human companions filled the steps and grounds of the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday to honor all military K9s and their service. Pups, dog lovers and K9 ...

A family pet charged an enemy machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily, earned military decorations and sparked a national debate over whether a dog deserves a medal. On the morning of July 10, ...

Since the dawn of our Republic 250 years ago, America’s working dogs have defended our freedom on the frontlines of battle—providing crucial security, protection, and companionship to our men and ...