[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

Welcome. It's Pet Day at the Finest. Today is a repeat of a tribute to our very special "War Dogs". God bless our military men and women and canine friends! (and god bless our wonderful vice-president who was AWESOME last night!)

[jwfiv]

Thank you, Dutchess, Giz, Rusty and Fred ... an excellent profile of our canine GIs, our soldiers' best friends.

I think our Vice-President did a pretty good job as a war dog last night ... gentlemanly, kindly and stern all at once.

In fact, our War Dog tore the Peace Puppy to shreds last night, and I'm sure Edwards cried in his limo all the way home afterwards, and feels like he's in the doghouse today ... such a derned fool he is.

It was beeeyoooteeeefull ... )

[DollyCali]

Thank you Dutchess.

Interesting info on "military" dogs. when I saw this notation in my pings I immediately thought of movie (I always think of a movie, addict that I am) The Patriot.. recall the two dogs that Mel "captured" & kept? comical injection in a pretty serious movie.

(I will get you the Oliver -story in next day or so.)

Spent 3 hours reading the live thread from last nights debate. Cheney was so cool. Passed on ticket for Live party afterward as My several companions did NOT have tickets & they would have a long wait for me & both had to work next AM...

sigh..

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

041005-N-4565G-006 Arabian Gulf (Oct. 5, 2004) - An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to the "Tigertails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW-125), prepares to launch off the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). Kennedy and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW-17) are currently on deployment in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Tommy Gilligan (RELEASED)

040825-N-2653P-040 Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 25, 2004) – Sonar Officer, Lt. j.g. Andrew Waldman, utilizes the infra-red function on the photonics display aboard the attack submarine PCU Virginia (SSN 774). Virginia is the Navy’s only major combatant ready to join the fleet that was designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind and embodies the war fighting and operational capabilities required to dominate the littorals while maintaining undersea dominance in the open ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class James Pinsky (RELEASED)

040929-N-0511C-170 Fremantle, Australia (Sept. 29, 2004) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sits anchored off the coast of Fremantle, Australia during a scheduled port visit. Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are currently participating in a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman David A. Cochran (RELEASED)

[Kitty Mittens]

Good thread, Dutchess! Thank you!

[RottiBiz]

Thoroughly enjoyed re-reading "War Dogs." It's a favorite.

Loved the picture of Giz, Rusty and Fred, too.

You are such a special person -- and you saved Rusty's life.

[BlindGuardian]

That's awesome. Dogs sure do there part! Nice thread.