Posted on Jun 11, 2016
Senator wants to honor working military dogs, their handlers
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HOLMDEL, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez wants to create a commendation for military working dogs and their handlers.
The New Jersey Democrat says his legislation would create the Guardians of America's Freedom Medal. He made the announcement Saturday during the 10th anniversary rededication ceremony of the United States War Dog Memorial in Holmdel.
Menendez said the commendation would recognize the valor and meritorious achievement of the highly trained and skilled teams. It would be issued by each branch of the military.
Menendez says military working dogs have served on the front lines since World War I and continue to take on growing roles.
He said the dogs serve on the front lines, detecting improvised explosive devices and leading search and rescue operations. They also locate casualties, guard supplies and patrol secured perimeters.
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The New Jersey Democrat says his legislation would create the Guardians of America's Freedom Medal. He made the announcement Saturday during the 10th anniversary rededication ceremony of the United States War Dog Memorial in Holmdel.
Menendez said the commendation would recognize the valor and meritorious achievement of the highly trained and skilled teams. It would be issued by each branch of the military.
Menendez says military working dogs have served on the front lines since World War I and continue to take on growing roles.
He said the dogs serve on the front lines, detecting improvised explosive devices and leading search and rescue operations. They also locate casualties, guard supplies and patrol secured perimeters.
Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Senator wants to honor working military dogs, their handlers
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I think it is good news that U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey wants to create a commendation for military working dogs and their handlers SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. Hopefully this will more than a feel good one time commendation and will help support the dogs that risked their lives for the rest of their lives.
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Its a good idea, there is also a chnage.org petition going around on this SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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