USO Canteen FReeper Style~Dogs of War~March 11, 2003

K-9 History: The Dogs of War ^ | March 11, 2003 | LaDivaLoca

[LaDivaLoca]

HIGHLIGHTS

Throughout the histories of warfare, from the days of the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Persians and the conquests of the Roman Empire.

To the United Nation's Police Action in Korea, the war in Vietnam, the Gulf War, and more recently during the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Dogs have undergone active service at the sides of their masters, they have played the role of hero, by showing bravery under fire, saving lives (often by sacrificing their own), and bringing comfort to the injured and infirm.

Beginning on March 13, 1942, Lt. Colonel Clifford C. Smith, chief of the Plant Protection Branch, Inspection Division, QMC, notified Caesar of the quartermaster's requirements, original estimates listed only 200 animals; and informed him that the Dogs For Defense would be the appointed agency for canine recruitment and training.

This was the first time in the military history of the US, that marked the official recognition of war dogs by the armed forces. The date is notable!

Another token of interest, was the 2nd request made by Army Ground Forces a short time later for specially selected animals for experimental training in message carrying, wire laying, pack carrying, first aid, scout, attack and trail work.

Formal recognition of the possible miliary value of dogs came on July 16, 1942, when the Secretary of War directed the Quartermaster General to broaden the scope of the War Dog Program to include training of dogs in the four categories:

sentry dogs, patrol dogs, messengers and mine detection dogs

but also to teach handlers and to develop training techniques plus establish schools capable of rapid expansion.

Also the Corp was ordered to broaden the scope of the United States' War Dog Program to include training for 'roving patrol messenger dog' and 'sled work' in addition to 'fixed sentry duty dog.'

A highly specialized program for training, both the dogs and handlers, was set up by the QMC Remount Branch through the cooperation of technical experts of the Military Training Div. Office of The Quartermaster General, and leading dog trainers in the country. Of basic significance was the development of a comprehensive plan, whereby the dogs and handlers could be trained together as a team for sentry or tactical work; for the effectiveness with which the animals performed their duties depended not only upon the thoroughness of their own training but upon that of their masters as well.

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Gone But Not Forgotten
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What is "War Dogs" all about?

The "War Dogs, America's Forgotten Heroes" documentary, which was seen on the Discovery Channel, was produced to educate America about the war dogs and the pivotal role they played in the Vietnam War. It tells the heart-wrenching story of the bond between the dogs and their handlers and the great lengths they each took to save one another from the tragedies of war. It also recounts less than 200 of these valiant dogs returned to America at the close of the war, and how none of them were honored.

The documentary, produced by GRB Entertainment, was funded largely in part by Nature's Recipe Pet Foods. Donating countless hours to the effort to make this documentary a reality, Jeffrey Bennett, Nature's Recipe Pet Foods founder, president and CEO, served as the film's co-executive producer in bringing this compelling story to the American people.

K-9 Memorial
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Additional Information About Dogs of War
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[LaDivaLoca]

GOOD MORNING CANTEENERS!!

Please Thank someone in the military for ensuring our Freedom.
Take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to SEND a message to someone in the military.

2 posted on 02/18/2003 3:31 AM EST

[LaDivaLoca]

I'll see you all tonight!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning LDL and all.

[LaDivaLoca]

Morning! LOL! I"m half awake right now. Gotta go and get ready for work. See ya later!

[Nix 2]

TO:

Senator Thumbalina Daschle, Senator Killery Clampon, iron maiden of Ex-Criminal-in-Chief, the EX-criminal-in-chief, the EX-EX criminal-in-chief, J. Peanuts Carter, and the newest, dimmest, most minor minority speaker, Congresswoman Nancy Panthosy, who neeeded Killery to crack the whip over the Black caucus to keep them from voting for Ford.

(Did you hear that whip crack, Mr. Ford? About ten minutes from your news conference where they left you standing at the microphone for that press conference like a jilted bride?)
Did you watch Little Bo Conyers come home dragging his tail behind him weighted down by IOUs to the Drac Queen?

TO:

Every dimbocratic presidential candidate who has fought for mic time to criticize this President, THESE troops, US, and OUR country;
ALL you ignorant bastards on the far left of hellywood...

FROM:

All the Conservatives whose days are shot at simply seeing your faces appear anywhere we might be looking;
FOR:

All the FAMILIES of American Troops who send their children, brothers, and sisters off to save this country and end up fighting to keep your lowslung butts sitting in high office to cheapen everything they are fighting for;

AND:

ALL the American Troops who wish they could do this to your treasonous faces.

This was when we thought you had enough brains to read between the lines.

But now that we realize how stupid you REALLY are, I'll just spell it out for you.

And for all the rest of you libs who don't deserve a monument,
you're all gonna need this.

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Diva!

Good Morning,Aeronaut!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, NIX 2!

I went over to your profile page, AWESOME!

Hope you have a great day!

May G-d bless you!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Pippin.

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, I just picked up a ping and thought I'd share this with ya'll, fyi . . .

Patriotic tune strikes chord: Country singer's
tribute to U.S. troops creating a buzz

I've heard this song. It is really good, imho . . .

"It's the most requested song I've ever seen in the history of KILT," Jeff Garrison, operations manager and program director for KILT radio in Houston, told the Chicago Tribune. "We're playing it every two hours."

The record label Dreamworks offers listeners a chance to hear the song on its website.

The link on that website will let you load the song in RealPlayer or Windows Media . . .

And if you have or have not forgotten, check out the pics in #8.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !! Happy Tuesday !

50 degrees here as I post this. Wow. Headin' for 68 today . . .

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[snippy_about_it]

LDL this is wonderful! I need tissues. My most favorite animal in the world, heck I even like them more than some people! I going to read the entire thread when I get home from work. I love dogs and they do play a special and important role in our lives. Thank you for this topic!

See you tonight.

[Soaring Feather]

Canteen Blessing
for the Troops
May your heart be calm
your voice strong
steady of foot
radiant of smile
confident and willing
knowing you are safe
Blessings upon you...

bentfeather

[MeekOneGOP]

War dogs, huh? Now your talkin' !!

[MeekOneGOP]

[MeekOneGOP]

[MeekOneGOP]

[MeekOneGOP]

The board of directors . . .

[MeekOneGOP]

I'm through playin' now ! See ya'll later . . .

Click here or click the pic
and turn your speakers up !

[yankeedame]

RAIDER OF THE COPPER HILL Page 4

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Diva! Good morning, Tonk! Good morning, Canteen Crew! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!!