Military

K9 Ryder passes We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Chief K-9 Ryder. Ryder served over 9 years at MSST LA/LB and MSST New York. Ryder and Nick successfully conducted hundreds of operational missions ensuring the safety and security of Presidents, world leaders, foreign dignitaries and the American public. Rest easy Chief.

2/13/19 Moscow Retired Military police dog killed, mistaken for fox The MIA is checking the messages about the murder of a K-9 dog in the Moscow region, Mediazona reports. A retired military prosecutor had shot a police dog named Lee in the Moscow region’s Chekhov, allegedly taking it for a fox that killed his hens. The dog was killed in …

Died – 1/11/19 Tears flow as aging military dog gets hero’s sendoff in Lakeland A retired military working dog was honored with an emotional goodbye by his veterinarian in Lakeland. Robson’s handler lovingly called him ‘Robbie.’ The dog retired from the Air Force in 2014 after spending almost seven years as a bomb sniffer. His service included supporting Operation Iraqi …

Died 11/24/18 Army Ranger dog named Maiko died in Afghanistan saving US soldiers A recent clash in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a U.S. soldier and an Army Ranger dog. Sgt. Leandro A.S. Jasso, whose death was previously reported, died in a raid against al Qaeda militants that in the southern Nimruz province in late November. The other casualty …

We gave our Russian military dog a befitting send-off Following the sudden death of his Russian military attack dog, philanthropic investor Gor Semelang’o has gIven the canine a befitting send off. The dog, named Rodgers, was found dead outside his compound this week with blood oozing from its mouth, a sign that it could have been poisoned. “For us to …

Died 8/31/18 Handler James Overton K-9 Ada Honored With Final Salute After Serving in Iraq, Afghanistan With her health declining, it was time for Ada’s family to say goodbye to the Belgium Malinois that served her country overseas and in the United States. The community united to say farewell and to celebrate Ada’s career of service. K-9 Ada served State …

Died – 5/25/18 Army dog dies in grenade hit, militants slit man’s throat In yet another such incident in the restive Kashmir Valley, a 38-year old man has been murdered by slitting his throat by unidentified assailants. The incident has taken place in Hajin area of northern district of Bandipore where, at least, half a dozen persons were earlier murdered …

Died 2/1/18 Retired military dog buried in Abingdon with full military honors Falco used to sniff every car that came down the Harris family’s driveway— not because he was curious, but because it was his job. The 14-year-old Belgian Malinois, who served as a patrol and narcotics detector dog in the Army for 10 years, was laid to rest Thursday …

Died 1/24/18 Handler – Staff Sgt. Jason Spangenberg Tearful squadron shows up to salute last moments of dying hero dog Rico, a beloved and decorated veteran of the War in Afghanistan, had been partially paralyzed by what is effectively a canine version of ALS. As Rico the dog was carried toward his final vet appointment, he encountered a gauntlet of …

Died 7/26/17 Handler – Lance Cpl. Jeffrey DeYoung Community turns out for U.S. Marine veteran dog’s last ride More than 100 people, 30 Jeeps and about 35 American flags gathered in honor of a four-legged Marine veteran on Wednesday, July 26. The event at the USS LST 393 Museum was a final send off for Cena, a 10-year-old black lab …