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Dogs of war: Explosives-sniffing soldier feels the love

This is a pleasant reminder to remember the four-legged soldiers helping to protect the troops in Afghanistan. Hopefully this warm pat on the head makes this explosives-sniffing specialist feel appreciated.
An American soldier pets 5-year-old Eggy, an explosives sniffing dog in Seprwan Ghar forward fire base Panjwai district of Kandahar province on June 26, 2011. The dog and his handler work in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province, long a Taliban stronghold. Both animals and handlers face the same dangers as the soldiers they work to protect.
An American soldier pets 5-year-old Eggy, an explosives sniffing dog in Seprwan Ghar forward fire base Panjwai district of Kandahar province on June 26, 2011. The dog and his handler work in the Panjwai district of southern Kandahar province, long a Taliban stronghold. Both animals and handlers face the same dangers as the soldiers they work to protect.Baz Ratner / Reuters

This is a pleasant reminder to remember the four-legged soldiers helping to protect the troops in Afghanistan. Hopefully this warm pat on the head makes this explosives-sniffing specialist feel appreciated.