Saturday, July 31, 2010

A Dog's Life In Afghanistan



Military Family Welcomes Dog That Saved Lives In Afghanistan -- USA Today

Sgt. Christopher Duke and wife Lauren Duke greet a dog named Rufus at PetAirways in Atlanta, July 29. But Rufus is no ordinary dog. When a suicide bomber attempted to enter the barracks of Duke and other soldiers serving in Afghanistan on Feb. 11, Rufus and two other dogs attacked the bomber, forcing the explosives to detonate in the entry corridor instead of nearer to the soldiers. Five soldiers were injured, but no one was killed. They thank the dogs.

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More News On A Dog Who Is A true Hero

Heroic Afghan Dog Reunited with U.S. Soldier -- CBS News
Injured soldier reunited with K-9 hero -- AJC
Hero's welcome for dogs of war -- New York Post
Hero Dog, Soldier Reunited in U.S. -- FOX News

My Comment: The following is my favorite video of a soldier returning home after a long deployment and meeting his dog.

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