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    The dogs of war: saving lives but paying the price [Image 1 of 4]

    The dogs of war: saving lives but paying the price

    AFGHANISTAN

    04.04.2012

    Photo by L.A. Shively 

    Joint Base San Antonio

    Chance, a yellow Labrador Retriever trained to find hidden bombs and explosive material, eyes his handler warily. Now that Chance has a Kong dog toy, the dog's prized possession, he won't give it back without a fight – a 'play' fight that is. Chance and his civilian handler, Chad O'Brien, spent part of an afternoon playing fetch in an large sandy area on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, with the toy, part of an exercise program the handlers follow with their dogs between missions. Getting to put that toy in his mouth means victory for the dog and signals a job well done.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.04.2012
    Date Posted: 06.15.2012 13:51
    Photo ID: 603890
    VIRIN: 120404-N-UR169-312
    Resolution: 2100x1429
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: AF

    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 9

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