Van Dyk was the dog's handler only for that year, then the military transferred Lucky6 to work with the military police. But Van Dyk said he spent the next five years looking for his dog.

In the military, more than 30,000 "dedicated working dogs" — with 1,600 working dogs actively serving — have provided frontline support to U.S. service members, according to the White House.

U.S. Army military working dog Tomas, with the 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, poses for photo, 19 Dec. 2023, Schofield Barracks, HI.

Dogs have been assisting military efforts all over the world for thousands of years. Here are some things you may not know about these highly-trained canines.

Military Police Officers of the 89th Military Police Brigade participated in a presentation about the role of military working dogs held at the Austin Public Library here Sept. 4.

Former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland is all about dogs now. After witnessing their ability to serve with soldiers in the field, Ritland started his own businesses centered on training canines for police ...

Loyal guardians and highly trained, K9 dogs play crucial roles in public safety and military operations, thanks to their sharp sense of smell, bravery, and deterrent capabilities.

Cuki is a patrol detection explosive dog, whose mood swings often make it difficult for her handler, Sgt. Alfonso Sanchez, 148th Military Police Detachment, Fort Carson, Colo., to complete missions.

Sergeant Jesus Melendez, also an El Paso Police Patrol K-9 Handler, emphasized the importance of recognizing these dogs. "The K-9s are very deserving of recognition. They go very unsung," he said.

When a police or military dog is given the honor to retire from service, they are usually left without any financial support to pay for the their medical needs. It is a problem that Jason Johnson ...

Nine years ago, artist and former Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) student Christopher Morrell was asked to make the War Dog Memorial at the Centennial campus.