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In the quiet moments after war, there are stories that deserve to echo louder than the noise of battle. This is one of them. For nearly five years, Staff Sergeant Kristin Vanderzanden and her military working dog, Frenky, shared a bond forged in duty, danger, and trust. Together, they served in the U.S. Air Force,…

In the summer of 1862, as the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry assembled at Camp Massillon, a white bulldog named Harvey wandered into the camp, unknowingly enlisting in a journey that would etch his name into the annals of Civil War history. Adopted by Company F and closely bonded with Lieutenant Daniel M. Stearns, Harvey quickly…

Amidst the turmoil and heartache of the American Civil War emerged an unexpected, yet profoundly comforting presence: Sallie, a brindle-coated Staffordshire Bull Terrier who became the cherished mascot of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry. Her life began humbly, described tenderly by Colonel Richard Coulter, who first laid eyes on her as "a little puffy, pug-nosed, black-muzzled…

In the summer of 1917, amidst the rigorous training exercises on the grounds of Yale University, a stray brindle-coated dog with a short tail wandered into the lives of the soldiers of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th “Yankee” Division. This tenacious pup, later named Stubby, quickly became a beloved companion, especially to Private J. Robert…