"Dogs are more than just animals"

At least at Charleston Air Force Base. Story from WCBD.com:

Dogs at the Charleston Air Force Base are more than just animals; they're members of our Air Force. And, each of them is vital in protecting our way of life and our troops.
"Everything that he needs in his life he gets from me," says Tech Sgt. Richard Styles, who's worked with dogs for the last seven years. "And equally, I put my life in his hands everyday we go to work because I know that he will give his in the defense of mine."

The dogs go through months of training learning basic commands and moving over and through obstacles. Once ready, they protect our bases here and overseas, sniffing out drugs, weapons and bombs.

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