In the United States military forces, war dogs are associated with the troops and they take significant part in the war game. The SEAL Team Six and the most popular "Soldier Dog" named Cairo were commissioned to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden way back in 2011. In the operation, Cairo used his dog senses and canine skills to accomplish the mission of killing Bin Laden. This Dog was effective aid in the triumph of the operation. Other military dogs are used as sniffing dogs to discover threats (similar to what you see at the airports), some are guards and companions of the military troops, some are used for search and rescue operations. The war dogs are also used to guide and lead the soldiers in dark and treacherous places. Closeness and faithfulness are developed between the handlers and trainers. They are genuine lovers of dogs and with their beloved friends, they are an indispensable members of the military. According to Maria Goodavage, author of the new book "Soldier Dogs", dogs' extreme sensitivities and alertness make them great in the battlefield. She added that dog's sense of smell is stronger and greater than human thus they can recognize if danger and fear are at hand much more effectively. Dogs are more vigilant than we are and they are always ready to attack. There is inseparable relationship between trained dog and his military master as they often sleep and eat together, moreover play together. Greatness of military dogs is achieved by the patience and compassion of their handlers. Dog is man's best friend and a great companion and protector in times of danger and war. The training of dogs, especially the Belgian Malinois dogs, is usually conducted in Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. Texas. Training is tough and tiresome for both the handlers and the canines during the preparation for the battlefield or a special mission. The course also includes lessons and training for the development of extreme physical tolerance and mental readiness. Trainers at Lackland are also required to know basic commands in different languages. Some smaller dogs like the tiny Jack Russell terrier "Lars J274" are also included in the Navy services. These dogs are great in sniffing bombs in submarines. Breeding and training of military or war dogs are customary practice in Germany and Netherlands. After the accomplishment of the mission or when the war is over, the military dogs are brought back to the United States and oftentimes are adopted by their handlers which bring them home to their families. However, during Vietnam era, war dogs were treated harshly and the poor dogs were abandoned and even erased after the service. Unfortunately, today dogs are still treated only as tools and instruments in the war instead of co members of the team. In 2012, bipartisan Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act presently proposes its way through both houses of Congress to have clear and definite plan for the retirement, adoption, care and appreciation of military working dogs.

A breathtaking true story of a puppy which went missing in action and the amazing mission to get her home.

This is an amazing story that came out of a war. In Afghanistan 3 dogs saved the lives of 50 men. As a result, two of these dogs were brought home to live with the soldiers that they saved. Some of our men stationed in Afghanistan made friends with some dogs that were living on the street. Later on, when a suicide bomber tried to sneak inside their camp, these dogs alerted the soldiers to their presence, thus saving their lives. It is to show that dogs don't take sides, they just behave as humans should. These dogs are truly the best friend that these men could get!

On Sunday a vessel designed specifically to destroy ice will depart from Australia en route to Antarctica to help rescue over one hundred twenty crew members that were on two ice breaking vessels trapped in the ice close to the edge of Antarctica. The Polar Star is one hundred twenty two meters long and has been sent out after Russia, Australia, and China were asked to help the Russian and Chinese vessels. They are afraid that the ships won't be able to get out of the ice on their own, says the Coast Guard. The Russian ship plowing the seas under the name Akademik Shokalskiy has been stuck out in the Commonwealth Bay since the day before Christmas. The Chinese ship came to help out, but they got stuck too. Let us know what you think.

These guys were already putting their lives in danger to protect their country. On top of that they also went out of their way to help save one of our little friends that was in trouble. They heard it crying from a ditch and stopped to take a look. When the soldiers looked a little deeper they discovered a kitten who was in need of a helping hand. You can see that these guys are heroes in more ways than one.

Major Harold Hering asked what he thought was a clever question. However, the irony is that the higher brass did not think so and dismissed him. Major Hering inquired on the missile launch order's two-man rule. (This involves two independent operators verifying and agreeing on the validity of an order to launch). Major Hering was part of the Air Rescue Service during the Vietnam War. He was serving as Minuteman missile crewman, a 21 year career man in the Air Force when he asked the fateful question. He was expecting to be promoted to Lt. Colonel at that time. It was late in the year 1973 during a training activity at Vandenberg Air Force Base when he inquired about how can one know when an order is received to launch missiles the president who gave the order is still sane. Major Hering's question revealed a critical flaw in the two-man rule. Until now the fail safe protocols on nuclear missile launch hinge on the identity of the President and not his sanity. Do you think that this a fair question? Leave a comment