‘Dogs of war’ saving lives in Afghanistan FEATURE 01/29/2010

‘Dogs of war’ saving lives in Afghanistan FEATURE 01/29/2010 SOUTHEAST OF MARJAH — For the US Marines patrolling the dusty footpaths of southern Afghanistan, a bomb-sniffing black Labrador can mean the difference between life and death. These “dogs of war” have saved countless lives and their record for finding hidden explosives has won them a loyal following. “They are 98 percent accurate. We trust these dogs more than metal detectors and mine sweepers,” says handler Cpl. Andrew Guzman..... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20100129com6.html

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