Military working dogs, were part of Exercise Black Diamond around Whanganui and Marton. Credit: NZDF
Marine Corps working dog Lucca injured in Afghanistan by an IED. Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel.
CPL Ben Langman and Explosive Detection Dog - Chuck. Credit: NZDF
'Colonel' accompanied British SAS troops working alongside fighters of the Afghan National Army during a mission in the area. He was then captured by the Taliban. Credit: youtube
A U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program dolphin named KDog, wearing a locating pinger, performed mine clearance work in the Persian Gulf during the Iraq War. Credit: Wikipedia
Wojtek the bear. Poland's 'soldier bear' , a four-legged private who served alongside soldiers in World War II is to be featured in a new film. Credit: Wikipedia
Sergeant Stubby was assigned to the 26th (Yankee) Division in World War I. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and once caught a German soldier by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American soldiers found him. Credit: Wikipedia
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