National Dog Day

A Patrol Explosive Detector Dog team from the 13th/520th Military Police Detachment serve as integral assets during Exercise Lightning Forge 2020 at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, July 2020. ((U.S. Army photo by U.S. Army Pacific))

National Dog Day was created in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate. She created this day so that all dogs can be celebrated and also to draw attention to the number of dogs in shelters and to encourage adoption to those who have yet to find a place to call home. 

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Ramirez fires his M4 carbine with his military working dog next to him during a live fire exercise at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 8, 2020. The exercise was conducted to build teamwork between the dogs and their handlers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek Mustard)

So, lets celebrate our four legged friends.

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