Chips, the famous War Dog of World War II, was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, both were later revoked. In 1993, Disney produced a TV movie about Chips called “Chips the War Dog.” While ...

K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...

The Upcountry History Museum is honored to host War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes, our newest exhibition opening Saturday, September 20, 2025. A media release with more details and photos are attached.

Imagine a loyal friend, brave partner, and fearless protector, all rolled into one. That’s exactly what comes to mind when we think of a military, law enforcement, or search and rescue dog. These ...

War is no laughing matter, just in case anybody needs reminding. But there has always been a strain of comedy war films, from "Operation Petticoat" and "Operation Dumbo Drop" via the Mutual Assured ...

Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...

MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...

Though she’s is a senior editor of special projects at Foreign Policy, Frankel’s weekly column about war dogs in the same publication is clearly where her heart lies; she shares her admiration for ...

Rebecca Frankel's new book called War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love is a very good and important book for a number of reasons. In her book Ms. Frankel "offers a riveting mix of ...

EXETER, R.I. (WJAR) — A statue honoring dogs that assist soldiers in the line of duty was dedicated at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery Saturday afternoon. The War Dog Memorial is an ...