Afghan vets reunited in NY with 8 battlefield dogs

[BlueGin]

Great story. Love the motto too.

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PORT JEFFERSON STATION, N.Y. (AP) — Army reunions have been held as long as soldiers have been going off to war, yet a reunion this week was perhaps like no other in history.

National Guard soldiers from New York who befriended a stray dog while on patrol in Afghanistan were reunited with the 65-pound mixed breed and her seven rambunctious puppies after the animals arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday.

The reunion was made possible by the efforts of a Long Island pet rescue organization whose motto is: "Paws of War — No Buddy Left Behind."

Afghan vets reunited in NY with 8 battlefield dogs

 

[DriftingSand]

Good thread. As a fan of dogs and vets I'm happy when the two meet and become friends.

 

[whitehall]

Veterans are having as tough a time as everyone else in today's economy. Afghan Vets have seen their buddies die or be maimed by an enemy that disappears while the administration plays political games. Does anyone but the pop culture media think that a puppy really makes a difference?