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Veteran Sergeant Reunites with Beloved Military Dog: ‘Our Bond Is Deep’
breitbat.com ^ | 4/29/2017 | Edwin Mora

Posted on 04/29/2017 7:47:35 AM PDT by rktman

“Emra and I had such a strong bond in South Korea, but I will admit, my biggest fear was that she would not recognize me,” the soon to retire, 13-year Air Force veteran, who has also served in Iran and Afghanistan, told Breitbart News. “It had been nearly three years since we were together at Osan Air Base.”

“As Emra approached me for the first time since Osan, she was so distracted by the cameras and all the equipment, that she hesitated for a moment to smell the lenses and microphones. For that split second, my heart dropped into my stomach,” he continued. “But then it happened! She looked right at me, nuzzled into my neck, and licked my face.”

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: k9; puppylove
Good pup!
1 posted on 04/29/2017 7:47:35 AM PDT by rktman
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To: rktman; JoeSixPack

Woof-Woof TailWag moment.


2 posted on 04/29/2017 7:52:57 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country.)
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How do you retire from the USAF with 13 years? Medical?


3 posted on 04/29/2017 7:58:25 AM PDT by pabianice (LINE)
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To: pabianice

Yeah, I’m not sure. I’ve seen a lot of “retired” guys with 12 or 13 years. PTSD issues?


4 posted on 04/29/2017 8:07:10 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: pabianice

I donno. We have been at wars for several years WoT, Iraq Afghanistan. Looking like NK maybe on the list of our ever continuing wars. Maybe they saw combat or dealt with combat environment and situations.


5 posted on 04/29/2017 8:17:42 AM PDT by Bayard
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To: pabianice

transferring to gummit job w/ state dept as K-9 trainer.

13 years in military will count as time towards his state dept retirement??


6 posted on 04/29/2017 8:43:10 AM PDT by thinden
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To: rktman

The only love money can buy


7 posted on 04/29/2017 8:45:19 AM PDT by billyboy15
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I hope she has a new Mommy, too.


8 posted on 04/29/2017 12:19:09 PM PDT by Surrounded_too
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