“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Rodman Drake
*More than a million Purple Hearts have been awarded since General Washington’s Badge of Military Merit was revived in 1932. The unique heart-shaped decoration continues to widely recognized by Americans. It also continues to be prized by all who receive it, probably because the award of a Purple Heart does not depend on any superior’s favor or approval. After all, the Purple Heart is unique as an egalitarian award in what is usually thought of as a nondemocratic, hierarchical military organization, since every man or woman in uniform who sheds blood or receives a qualifying injury while defending the nation receives the Purple Heart regardless of position, rank, status, or popularity.- ArmyHistory
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Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Rodman Drake
Thank you to my Dad, my uncles, and all the men and women I personally know who fought to keep me safe and free. And thank you to all the people today who continue to do so. – Lorian of DogDaz
Whiskey, an explosive protection military working dog with the 48th Security Forces, relaxes between the legs of his handler U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris A. Beavers, a kennel master with the 48th Security Forces, June 24, 2008, at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England. Whiskey is being retired after serving over six honorable years at RAF Lakenheath because of medical reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Perry Aston/Released)
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“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Rodman Drake
MA2 Canada and Military Working Dog Fredy during their deployment to Afghanistan. MA2 and Fredy found three IEDs and four weapon caches, saving countless military and civilian lives.
