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WestRider Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 And yes, she earned all those decorations. This is the only linkable thing I found, I think the full story is in the print version of National Geo. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andozane Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 And yes, she earned all those decorations. This is the only linkable thing I found, I think the full story is in the print version of National Geo. From http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/editors-note Layka, the dog pictured on our cover and here, was two when she was sent to help clear an enemy compound in Afghanistan. During her search she was shot by enemy forces and took four rounds from an AK-47 at point-blank range. Despite her injuries, she attacked and subdued the shooter, protecting her handler, Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald, and other members of the team. It took seven hours of surgery, including the amputation of a limb, to save her. In 2012 Layka was presented with a medal of heroism and adopted by McDonald, who now trains dogs and their handlers at Fort Benning, Georgia. I haven't watched the video yet...but that pic is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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intrizic Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 And yes, she earned all those decorations. This is the only linkable thing I found, I think the full story is in the print version of National Geo. They should start those heartbreaking ASPCA videos with a few seconds of military animal heroes just to drive the point home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 They should start those heartbreaking ASPCA videos with a few seconds of military animal heroes just to drive the point home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WestRider Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 idk, it's just something I found on tumblr and thought it was cute. Something from the other end of the day: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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