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Lawmakers: Make It Easier For Military Dogs To Reunite With Soldiers After War
DailyCaller ^ | 7/23/14 | Alex Pappas

Posted on 07/24/2014 8:52:08 AM PDT by Kartographer

They served in the Civil War. They were there for American soldiers during both world wars. One was even on SEAL Team Six, the military team that killed Osama Bin Laden.

But military dogs do not always get to go home with their military handlers after serving together in war.

During a Capitol Hill event on Wednesday, legislators argued it should be easier for these veterans to reunite with their dogs.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...


TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: doggieping; military; militarydogs; soldiers; veterans
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My dog heroes have always been veterans! Rin Tin Tin and Lassie both served!
1 posted on 07/24/2014 8:52:08 AM PDT by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer

This should not have to be argued or debated or anything but done!


2 posted on 07/24/2014 8:55:21 AM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (I am an American e GoNot a Republican or a Democrat.)
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To: Kartographer

Dawg Brother Kartographer, I think it’s a great idea...

Dogs are God’s way of letting you know have a heart... because it breaks each time you lose one.


3 posted on 07/24/2014 8:55:50 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Kartographer

I’m not saying it isn’t the right thing to do, but is this really the priority?

The country is being invaded, we have debt up to our eyeballs, unemployment is through the roof and the payouts to deadbeats is bankrupting our country, our president is usurping power and running one of the most corrupt administrations.

Let’s get focused, gentlemen.


4 posted on 07/24/2014 8:58:03 AM PDT by ChiefJayStrongbow
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To: Kartographer

They also served those that sit, stay, search, roll over and want their belly rubbed.
5 posted on 07/24/2014 8:59:26 AM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: ChiefJayStrongbow

As for me I am focused and nothing is to good for any that served rather they had two legs or four and especially those that came back with none.


6 posted on 07/24/2014 9:02:13 AM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Kartographer

Dogs miss their handlers, too. When I tell mine that my son is coming home she looks for him. She knows when we are a mile away from home, even after 1.5 years of being away. I pray none were left in Afghanistan or Iraq.


7 posted on 07/24/2014 9:04:39 AM PDT by huldah1776
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To: Kartographer

Meanwhile, behind the animal worshipping scene, many formerly enlisted veterans (men) are being cheated in business, academia and politics.


8 posted on 07/25/2014 11:53:37 AM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt.), National Guard, '89-' 96)
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As for me I am focused and nothing is to good for any that served rather they had two legs or four and especially those that came back with none.

So what part of that statement disrespects veterans? You do understand that most of these dogs saved many a soldiers life in combat? What would you do abandoned them? Maybe shoot them? Isn't the best thing, the fair thing, the American thing is to let them comeback with their soldier?
9 posted on 07/25/2014 12:11:13 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Kartographer

Men are not to be equated with dogs.


10 posted on 07/25/2014 12:34:51 PM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt.), National Guard, '89-' 96)
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To: familyop

I ask what would you do with them then?

You clearly need to have a discussion with some of the Veteran Handlers coming home. I have.


11 posted on 07/25/2014 12:41:41 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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"So what part of that statement disrespects veterans?"

I didn't write anything about that statement being disrespectful to veterans in this thread, but since you brought it up here,...


12 posted on 07/25/2014 12:43:11 PM PDT by familyop
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To: familyop

I asked you twice and now I ask you again;

What would you do with them then?


13 posted on 07/25/2014 12:49:35 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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"I asked you twice and now I ask you again;

What would you do with them then?
"

Are you prior service? If so, what was your MOS, and don't you trust Operations to take care of the dogs and continue to make good use of them? Those are now more relevant and less fallacious questions here.


14 posted on 07/25/2014 1:45:17 PM PDT by familyop (cbt. engr. (cbt.), National Guard, '89-' 96)
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To: familyop

Clearly its impossible to have a rational conversation with you as you are arguing about an article you clearly didn’t even bother to read. The dogs are RETIRED. It is clearly noted as so in the article.

I am sorry I even bothered to ask you since you are not serious about wishing to discuss the mater and only desire to find fault.


15 posted on 07/25/2014 1:54:52 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Kartographer
"Clearly its impossible to have a rational conversation with you as you are arguing about an article you clearly didn’t even bother to read. The dogs are RETIRED."

From the article, the only explanation of disposition of any particular dog:
"Bos described how a back injury forced him out of the military, causing Cila to be relocated to another service member."

The training for each one of those dogs is very expensive and comes from military funding.


16 posted on 07/25/2014 2:12:19 PM PDT by familyop ("Dry land is not just our destination, it is our destiny!" - -Deacon character, "Waterworld")
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Ganzert explained that military policy dictates that when a military dog is retired while overseas — and not while back in the United States — it is not given a military transport home. That makes it difficult for some veterans to afford the costs to send the retired dog home.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2014/07/23/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-military-dogs-to-reunite-with-soldiers-after-war-photos/#ixzz38W7tzDHI


17 posted on 07/25/2014 2:14:01 PM PDT by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: Joe 6-pack

doggieping


18 posted on 07/26/2014 4:11:05 AM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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WOOOF!

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19 posted on 07/26/2014 5:10:54 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: familyop
"Are you prior service? If so, what was your MOS, and don't you trust Operations to take care of the dogs and continue to make good use of them? Those are now more relevant and less fallacious questions here."

I'm prior service. I was a military police officer, so while I didn't get the privilege of being a MWD handler (handlers are enlisted/NCOs), As a Company Commander and Provost Marshal, I supervised their operational usage and coordinated logistical support for them. As an MP Battalion S4, I even made the property book adjustments when was killed or died. In your condescending mind, does that give me enough status to comment on the matter?

Yes they are "property." They are also living creatures that bond closely with their handlers, and I doubt you will find a handler out there who doesn't consider them a full partner. Unlike most government property, were you aware that there is a specific UCMJ charge under Article 134, abusing a public animal, that pertains primarily to military working dogs? That charge doesn't "give" them special status; it merely recognizes the special status they merit by virtue of their utility and inherent dignity as living creatures.

20 posted on 07/26/2014 5:25:25 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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